| Whether you live in the warm southern climate or | | | | double pane gave you a bit more insulation but still |
| the cold northern climate, insulated window | | | | allowed the sun to heat up surrounding areas. |
| treatments will save you money. In fact, the only | | | | Last, you had the drapes. If you wanted warmth, |
| place I have ever lived where insulation was not | | | | then you got big, dusty, tacky curtains to cover the |
| important was Hawaii. That was the only place where | | | | window. If you wanted cool air then you installed |
| I never closed the windows. So unless you live in | | | | thin, easily torn, easily damaged sheers. While these |
| Hawaii, then the right insulation can save you a | | | | worked great, they were not exactly the easiest to |
| bundle. | | | | clean and handle. |
| Don't Let a Draft Cost You Money | | | | Now, you have the option of insulated shades. Cellular |
| The biggest waste of money is the drafty window. | | | | shades work wonders in insulation. In fact, some are |
| You can tell if your windows are drafty by using the | | | | energy efficient enough to qualify for a Federal Tax |
| candle trick. Simply light a candle and slowly move it | | | | Credit. This is not something you ever found with |
| around the window. If the flame flickers or worse | | | | bulky curtains. |
| goes out, then you have a draft. When you find a | | | | Insulated Shades an Affordable Option |
| draft, it is important to seal it immediately. | | | | While you may think that you could not afford quality |
| Insulate the Window | | | | shades, you just might be surprised. Translucent |
| You insulate your attic. You insulate your walls. | | | | single cell shades only cost about $25 and that is for |
| However, the window is left untreated. Does this | | | | a custom fit. The blackout single cell shades (for |
| make sense? Of course it doesn't. Yet, in the past, | | | | ultimate light filtering) are only $10 more. When you |
| you were left with only a few options. | | | | consider how much you can actually save (studies |
| First, you could install a separate window. Some | | | | show insulated shades reduce energy bills by 25%), |
| people install storm windows on the outside of a | | | | installing cellular blinds is quite affordable. |
| regular window to get the benefit of both storm | | | | The cellular shade is only one type of insulated |
| protection and insulation. However, this makes | | | | window treatment. You can find a wide variety of |
| opening the windows a pain, not to mention the | | | | energy efficient blinds and shades in an assortment |
| cleaning nightmare! | | | | of styles. When it comes to quality window |
| Your next option was the double pane window. This | | | | treatments, your options are almost limitless. |
| was a better option and it was more attractive. The | | | | |