If you look closely you may see windows covered with plastic. For many of us, insulating window film is a temporary answer to an expensive problem.
I live in a very old house and most of the windows leak. The worst windows were installed in the late 1980’s. Some of the windows are good but they were not installed correctly. We have replaced a few and those windows do not leak cold air into the house.
If you feel a breeze in your old St. Paul house go to your local hardware or home improvement store and pick up some window film. It is fairly easy to install, inexpensive, and can mean a more comfortable winter.
I have heavy construction plastic on my basement windows and window film on two bathroom windows on the West and northwest sides of the house.
Also, consider insulated drapes or shades. They can help keep the house warm on those cold winter nights.
New windows can help too but they are expensive but will pay for themselves after a couple of decades.
Pro homeowner tip: Do not buy cheap replacement windows. They are not worth it.
Pro homebuyer tip: If you are buying an old house in St. Paul expect it to have old windows. If you want new windows buy a new house.
