Upgradable your old windows may be drafty but they can very easily be weatherstripped and have storm windows.
Restoring old windows for decoration.
When replacing timber use reclaimed pitch pine for window timbers which matches the weight quality and durability of old timbers.
Open up the weight pocket and remove the old weights.
Unlike replacement windows where the whole.
If the screws are stripped just pull it off with a pry bar.
Old windows can be painted to blend in or stand out vines can be intertwined between the empty panes or you can simply place one in the garden and let the plants grow in and around it.
Repairable historic wood windows are designed to be easy to repair.
How to restore an old window step 1.
Simple to maintain keep your old windows painted.