If you’re concerned about energy efficiency and reducing your heat bill this winter, the first place to start is with your windows! As much as 50% of your home’s heating and cooling is heading straight out the window (source).
Here are a few tips to help make your home more energy efficient as we transition into the fall and winter months!
Replace old windows
This can be an expensive option, but ultimately it’s the most effective way to reduce heat loss through the windows. We’re currently saving up to do this, since our house has its original 1920’s windows!
Seal leaks with caulk and weatherstripping
Install energy-efficient window treatments
In doing research for this post, I was greatly surprised to find out how much window treatments can affect your energy efficiency in your home! Décorview offers energy efficient custom window treatments from Hunter Douglas (like these shades and shutters) that will help prevent your heat from (literally) going out the window! Having properly installed energy-efficient window treatments can decrease heat loss through the windows by as much as 25% (source)!
Use natural light to your advantage
Make the most of natural light in your home by opening the east-facing window shades and/or drapes in the morning when the sun is rising, and opening the west-facing window shades and/or drapes in the afternoon before the sun sets. Keep the blinds or shades and drapes closed at night to help keep your heat from escaping outside.
Décorview offers free design consultations to help you select the best custom window treatments from Hunter Douglas for your home to transition into fall. After the initial consultation, Décorview will help you with both the measurement and installation processes!
Schedule your free design consultation from Décorview and save on your window projects before December 16th.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Décorview. The opinions and text are all mine.
My husband and I are always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Since having the right windows and doors can drastically improve your energy efficiency, we’ve decided to replace them all this summer. I’m hoping to cut our power bill by at least 25 percent. Thanks for writing this informative article, Aliesha. I noticed your family picture below this article—you’re all very photogenic!
Lily de Grey |