We had a similar situation a couple years back—old windows, drafty house, the whole deal. We did the same as you, weather stripping and thick curtains...

Graphite powder's a neat idea—I hadn't even considered it for windows. I've mostly used it for sticky door locks, and you're right, it does work wonde...

Interesting about the UV film... I never really considered it before, but now I'm curious if it might help with energy bills too. A couple summers bac...

Yeah, I hear you on the repainting thing. My parents had wood windows growing up, and every summer it felt like there was another coat of paint needed...

Haha, I feel your pain—spent way too many weekends up on a ladder myself. Honestly, Fibrex windows do come pretty close visually, and the energy savin...