New Windows For My House

[RolliePollie]

I really ought to get new windows, since my house is 80 years old, but I really like the windows I've got now. I love the individual panes of glass (I think it's called true divided light); they've got so much more character than replacement windows, and with the ancient storm windows in place my heating bill isn't outrageous. When I compare my neighbors' replacement windows to my original windows, I like mine better. It's a dilemma for this environmentalist...but it sure would be nice to be able to clean them easily!

What an adorable house! Lots of character! My first house had super old windows like that. I did end up replacing them because they wouldn't go up and down anymore. But I kept some of the old ones and made chalkboards and bulletin boards out of them. I even sold some to my co-workers. The chalkboards are neat...I just masked off the edge of the glass and spray painted the middle part of the glass with chalkboard paint. They turned out cute.

[indysteel]

Divingbiker: Your house is SOOOOO pretty!

I'd love to get new windows, but have never looked into it. I live in an historically protected area and can't use vinyl windows. I've never looked into whether there are energy efficient windows that meet the necessary criteria.