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Energy-efficient Window Covering Tips

The use of exterior and interior window coverings can help keep your home comfortable year long. With a few changes you can reduce annual electricity usage.

Here are a few low cost window covering tips:

Close draperies to block the sun's heat during the warmer months and to keep out the cold air during the colder months.
Use drapery seals to seal drapery edges to the side of windows using magnetic or velctro tape to maintain the seal around draperies.
By completely closing and lowering blinds, you can reduce heat gain by 45% - 50%.
Affix curtain liners to draperies to help keep heat inside your home.
Mount storm windows inside or outside your home made from furring strips and plastic sheets to increase winter comfort and reduce heat loss during the winter.