Okay, so winter's rolling in again and I'm sitting here staring at my windows thinking... man, last year was brutal. I'm living pretty high up—think mountain town vibes—and the cold just seeps right through these old windows. I've tried plastic film kits (you know, the kind you shrink-wrap with a hairdryer), and they kinda worked but looked terrible and didn't last all season. A neighbor swears by heavy curtains, but I love my view and hate feeling boxed in.
So I'm curious what everyone else does when you're dealing with serious altitude chill creeping through your glass panes. Quick poll: what's your go-to method for keeping the cold out without sacrificing too much natural light or aesthetics?
- Plastic shrink-wrap insulation
- Heavy thermal curtains
- Weatherstripping tape around edges
- Bubble wrap hack (yeah, I've seen it online lol)
- Just crank up the heat and deal with the bills later
Feel free to share if you've got something clever I haven't thought of yet...
I feel your pain—went through the same thing when I moved into my cabin. Tried the plastic wrap too, but yeah...not pretty and didn't hold up. What finally worked for me was installing interior storm windows. They're basically clear acrylic panels you pop in during winter. Keeps the view crystal clear, blocks drafts surprisingly well, and you barely notice they're there. Bit pricier upfront, but totally worth it in the long run.