Privacy glass alone probably won't do much for noise—it's mainly for visual privacy. Have you considered laminated or acoustic glass instead? Installe...

I've been debating this myself, and honestly, the tech glitches with smart blinds give me pause. Honeycomb shades sound practical, but I'm curious—has...

I've wondered about the same thing myself. From what I've seen, quality privacy glass holds up pretty well—especially indoors where it's not exposed t...

Yeah, older homes always seem to hide surprises behind the walls... Did you have an inspection beforehand or just dive straight into the window replac...

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm still on the fence about vinyl. We replaced a couple windows with it last year—definitely quieter now—but I keep wonderin...

Interesting you mention that—I had a similar experience with fiberglass mesh. Installed it thinking it'd hold up well, but after a couple seasons, I n...

Interesting to hear your experience with argon too—I always wondered if it was just marketing hype or if I was missing something. Did you notice any t...

Good point—have you checked if Costco's subcontractors let you see actual installations they've done nearby? Might help reassure your partner about ae...

Interesting point about DIY installs causing extra scrutiny—I hadn't considered that angle. Mine were professionally installed, but still had to jump ...