Smart Cart · $19.99
Window weatherization for Vermont winters.
A $19.99 product list that helps close drafts for one winter — before you decide whether replacement is worth it.
Vermont winters expose every weak window. The instinct is to replace, and replacement runs $800-$1,500 per window. Most pre-1990 Vermont windows have intact frames and air-leak problems that $80-$220 of weatherization closes for one winter. This is the curated kit.
What the cart picks for you
- Interior shrink-film window kit (covers 4-6 windows)
- Weatherstripping appropriate for double-hung sashes
- Caulk and sealant for small gaps + a smoothing tool
- Draft detector or smoke pencil for testing as you work
- Insulated curtain or thermal liner (functional, not designer)
- Door sweep or adjacent draft-control product
What it skips
- Custom acrylic interior storm inserts ($400+/window — premium when film does 80% of the job)
- Designer insulated curtains ($150-300/window — same R-value as $40 thermal liner)
- "Premium" weatherstripping at 5x the price of standard V-strip
- Replacement quotes for windows that don't need replacing
When to skip the cart and call a pro
- Visible rot in window frames or sashes — hire a window installer
- Broken glass, failed sash, or non-operable window — repair or replacement
- Single-pane in a long-term primary residence with comfort/energy as the goal — consider replacement or storm windows
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Savings claims are avoided-overbuying estimates, not guaranteed rebates.