Windows have evolved considerably since the days of my grandparents.
Their old house that my uncle just inherited has those crank windows which are notorious for breaking and leaking.
We had to replace most of them before my uncle could get a decent offer when putting the house on the local real estate market. Then there were storm windows from the 1970s and 1980s which are inside my beach condominium. They’re much better than crank windows, but they’re a far cry away from the current storm windows that are available on the market. Some of them are impact resistant, which is particularly good if you live in an area that is in danger of getting exposed to hurricanes and tropical storms every year. However, you also want your windows to be good at insulating, even beyond simply having them strong and capable of surviving problems with impacts. A poorly insulated window will cause cold air to get into your house in the winter and allow cold air to escape when you’re running an air conditioner in the summer. One way you can improve that problem is by putting window film over your leaky windows. It’s not the easiest thing to install, but once it is on you will have an air barrier that prevents constant air ventilation. If you have leaky windows, window insulation can be a surprisingly effective remedy for the situation. While upgraded windows are certainly ideal, window film can get you by in a pinch if it’s your only option. It’s relatively cheap as well, as most window film kits are under $20 for all of the supplies needed to complete the job.