Use Window Coverings to Save Money on Your Energy Bill

 

 

Everything is rising in cost. Gas, food, household items and clothing just to name a few. Then are are rising energy costs. It is going to cost more to heat and cool your home these coming months. Here are two simple ways to reduce the hardship on your wallet and use window coverings to save money on your energy bill.

Let in The light During the Winter

The windows on the south facing side of your home provide the most light during the winter months. Utilize the sunlight to help warm your home. During the day, open blinds and shades on the south side of your home (provided it is not overshadowed by another structure) to allow for the maximum amount of light into your home. 

On the northern side of the home, you will want to make sure your windows are draft-free and sealed tight. Honeycomb thermal shades are the best window insulators on the market and they come in many colors and textures to fit any home decor. These shades should fit snugly against the windows. The great thing about honeycomb shades is they still let in some ambient light so your home does not feel like a cave. Honeycomb thermal shades can also be coupled with decorative drapes that can act as further insulation to your windows. Another plus to adding drapes is that you are able to control the light by closing them to further darken a room. Of course, in the evening, you will want to pull your thermal shades down throughout the entire house to prevent any drafts or cold transference into your home.

Dim the Sun in The Summer

Light creates heat. You certainly will be saving on that cooling bill by reducing sunlight in your home during the summer months. However, no one wants to live in a cave during those wonderful days of summer. It is just a matter of paying attention to where the sun is shining in during the day. Keep your shades drawn in the areas that are most lit by the sun as it travels during the day and uncover those windows on the shady side of the house to maintain a more open feel. If you are not home during the day, close all the shades in your home. You will notice that the house will be much cooler when you arrive home as well as a reduced cooling bill! Depending on where you live, you might not even need to have the air conditioning on at all during the day while you are away.

Make sure to give Blind Solutions of Colorado for more suggestions on window coverings that can save you money on your energy bill. They have many styles and remote features that can fit any budget any any decor.

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