You’re definitely a survivor, MollyM! That’s often how folks decide to pursue that Boy Scout motto. Experiential learning is the best, actually. Lessons stick with you. You worked with what you had …and you did it yourself! Then you fixed the issues before the next time.
Here’s an odd hint about that bubble wrap on windows: If you spray water with a plant mister on the windows …then just put a pre-cut-to-size piece of bubble wrap up – it should stick. Don’t have the bubble wrap overlap the wood on the windows.
I use the larger size bubble wrap [more thickness of air] and you should apply the back, smooth side to the window. Not the pillowed side. This eliminates sticky tape around the windows. Just wash your windows in the spring. If they don’t stick the first time, just do it again and hold on a few seconds. I’m not sure how it will work with very large windows tho…. ??? Might have to do it in sections?
OldMtWoman …yeah, blizzard stories are funny AFTER THE FACT!