i’m in Oklahoma with storm windows! here, it is definitely only a thing for the old single-pane windows. a few people keep them as extra protection from hail damage during storms or tornado damage but 99% of the time they’re removed once you replace your windows with more efficient ones.

Hey Kati, good question. Storm windows can be found on most old homes in cold weather climates, I don’t know if they would be as common in the south. It helps to prevent drafts in the winter. Newer windows are double paned and weather tight, they don’t need storms and they are so much easier to clean because many pop inward.

Don’t feel guilt, that wasn’t my intent. I just want people to know that it makes such a difference, especially if you live in a cold weather climate and sunlight matters. I do mine chunk by chunk throughout a week or two so it doesn’t feel so overwhelming, just 45 minutes here and there.