Solar shades are an excellent window treatment option for windows in rooms that are exposed to the sun. Besides simply blocking the light, solar shades also reduce glare, protect against harmful UV rays, and prevent fading from the sun on … Continue reading →

The easy answer is that the heat is getting trapped inside your house, and then the heat rises so it goes upstairs and then it gets stuck in your bedroom.Even if you could turn some fans on and take the … Continue reading →

Best Ways to Cool a House: Downstairs Draw the Blinds. While natural light is great, too much of it can turn your home into a sauna during the summer months. Avoid Using the Stove. Unplug Appliances You’re Not Using. Turn … Continue reading →

Aluminum blinds are cost-effective and are very useful in keeping the heat out. The heavy metallic built and texture of aluminum blinds reflect back most of the rays that fall on them. This reduces heat gain from the sun. Are … Continue reading →

The main difference between curtains and blinds is their coverage of the window. While blinds cover the window directly, curtains are usually hung in front of the window, and often drape to the floor. Blinds also come in a range … Continue reading →

There are a number of reasons why your supplier could have made errors in your energy billing. Many households rely on estimated meter readings, instead of providing meter readings to their supplier regularly throughout the year. This can lead to … Continue reading →

The VELUX blackout roller blind gives you the best total darkness 24/7. The blind has a reflective aluminium coating on the rear side that reflects heat from the sun in summer whilst retaining heat in the winter.This means that the … Continue reading →

All great and wonderful for saving on electric bills… unless of course, all that heat and air go right through the skylight.VELUX skylights hold the energy-efficient label of ENERGY STAR®. And between our Low-E glass and light filtering blinds, VELUX … Continue reading →

Blackout curtain lining is usually sewn to the back of the curtain instead of a regular lining. If your curtains are already lined then a blackout lining can be hung behind the existing curtains if the track or pole can … Continue reading →

Lose the Drapes: 15 Better Ways to Dress a Window Stenciled Sign. 1/16. Rustic Privacy Screen. 2/16. Frosted Glass Design. 3/16. Faux Stained Glass. 4/16. Tablecloth Linens. 5/16. Vintage-Style Shutters. 6/16. Glass Window Shelves. 7/16. Lace Windowpanes. 8/16. Can you … Continue reading →

If you tend to get hot in your sleep, try incorporating some of the below tips into your nightly routine. Take a warm shower or bath. Freeze a washcloth. Eat smaller meals close to bedtime. Freeze a water bottle. Cool … Continue reading →

A typical refrigerator will consume approx. 1.4kWh of electricity per day, or 41kWh per month.Older refrigerators can consume considerably more electricity, with standard 20 year old fridges consuming around 2,000kWh per year. Do refrigerators use a lot of electricity? Modern … Continue reading →

It takes significantly more energy for an air conditioner to move heat around than it takes a fan to blow air onto your skin.While there are ways to minimize how much energy your home A/C is using, fans should be … Continue reading →

GE 5,050 BTU 115-Volt Mechanical Window Air Conditioner. Toshiba 5,000 BTU 115-Volt Window Air Conditioner. Black + Decker 5,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner. Whirlpool 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Air Conditioner. LG Electronics 5,000 BTU 115-Volt Window Air Conditioner. What is … Continue reading →

If you have sheer curtains and looking forward to save money on utility bills while protecting curtains from extreme weather condition, then consider adding liners. A lined curtain will hang better, help the main fabric to last for long, prevent … Continue reading →