I've done both insulation and window upgrades, and honestly, insulation gave me way more bang for my buck. Windows helped with drafts and noise, sure, but the savings weren't as dramatic as I'd hoped. Maybe it's because my old windows weren't terrible to begin with? Curious if anyone's noticed a bigger difference with windows if their originals were really ancient or single-pane...
My place had super old single-pane windows from the 60s, and upgrading them made a noticeable difference—especially in winter. But yeah, if your windows weren't too bad to start with, insulation probably gives better returns overall...depends on your starting point I guess?
Haha, those single-pane windows are no joke—I swear mine were basically decorative. I remember sitting by the window with a coffee, feeling like Jack from Titanic drifting away on that door... Anyway, upgrading definitely helped my heating bills big time. But yeah, if your windows aren't ancient relics like mine were, insulation or a smart thermostat might stretch your dollar further. Sounds like you made the right call based on your situation though—nice job!
"I remember sitting by the window with a coffee, feeling like Jack from Titanic drifting away on that door..."
Haha, I felt that. My old apartment had windows so drafty I swear they were haunted—I'd sit there wrapped in blankets, sipping tea, wondering if I was paying to heat the outdoors. Honestly though, I'm skeptical about smart thermostats being a huge money-saver unless your habits are really inconsistent. Good insulation and decent windows seem to make a bigger dent long-term...but hey, whatever keeps your wallet from freezing over works.
"Good insulation and decent windows seem to make a bigger dent long-term..."
Yeah, totally get where you're coming from, but I've seen smart thermostats help clients who travel a lot or have unpredictable schedules. Ever tried combining both upgrades? Curious if anyone's noticed a bigger difference that way...
