How to Use storm window in a Sentence

storm window

noun
  • All this over some storm windows.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Use a piece of wire to clear any weep holes in storm windows.
    — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Check that all storm windows and windows are closed and latched.
    — Samantha Swindler, OregonLive.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Weep holes are tiny holes that can be found on the bottom edge of storm window frames.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The storm windows don’t prevent heat loss as much as modern windows do.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Modern storm windows have low-E glass to reflect sunlight away from the house.
    — Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
  • Install storm windows on single-pane windows.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • For a cheaper option, storm windows or exterior storm shades work well for keeping air in.
    — Dan Bawden, Houston Chronicle, 5 Jan. 2018
  • Raking is a kind of fall ritual like replacing screens with storm windows, closing the crawl-space vents, etc.
    — Nr Editors, National Review, 27 Oct. 2023
  • But energy savings are not the only benefits of storm windows.
    — Stacy Argo, Houston Chronicle, 28 July 2019
  • Insulate your home, with storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside.
    — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Insulation features, like storm windows and sealed doors, also add value.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Among its notable projects was a retrofit of the governor’s mansion with special storm windows and low-energy light bulbs.
    — oregonlive.com, 30 July 2019
  • Close doors and window to outside, and install storm windows or add insulation to basement windows.
    — Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • LeBruno said, listing off a generator, food supply and new storm windows.
    — Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2019
  • Remove any obstructions in the opening that could interfere with the A/C, such as a screen or storm window frame.
    — Kristin Tablang, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2021
  • In addition to that, the entire roof was replaced, all the windows were restored, storm windows were added, and a large chunk of the brickwork was repaired.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Karen has survived being hit by a truck while training on her bike, a bout with thyroid cancer and having a hamstring severed by a falling storm window.
    — Lori Riley, courant.com, 4 June 2018
  • Almost all of the windows are broken out, including storm windows and interior.
    — Richard Fausset, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2020
  • All the existing windows were repaired, re-glazed and received new ropes and pulleys, and storm windows were installed, says Sobotka.
    — Jeastman, oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Oh sure, Memorial Day marks the moment when ferries begin their summer schedules and storm windows are taken down and club dues are paid up.
    — Elizabeth Angell, Town & Country, 3 July 2018
  • Exterior painting is a good opportunity to check on the condition of the windows, screens, and storm windows as well as the roof and gutters.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 18 May 2023
  • Stern said those with older homes who have original storm windows can also have those windows restored or even custom-made and that those windows will help save money on heating bills over time.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
  • From then on the man said he was kept locked in an 8-foot by 9-foot storage room with a storm window that did not open and no heat or air-conditioning, the warrant affidavit said.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
  • In general, storm windows tend to be cheaper than replacement windows, but many homeowners feel replacement windows are a better investment.
    — Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
  • In 2023, the university installed storm windows and made structural and roof repairs to continue protecting it from bad weather.
    — Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • Those improvements include pipe insulation, walls, attics, weather stripping doors and windows and installing storm windows to prevent future disasters.
    — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
  • During the renovations after Hurricane Ike, the basement of the Arts Center was fitted with storm windows.
    — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 29 Aug. 2017
  • Among her updates were a geothermal heating and cooling system, installed additional insulation below the roof, and had custom storm windows designed and placed inside the original art glass windows.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024

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