It's estimated that 10 to 30 percent of your home's heat escapes through the windows in the winter. You may know that there are certain things you can do to seal your windows better, but did you know that your window treatments can also be an effective way to prevent drafts and minimize heat loss?
thisoldhouse.com posted a useful article on the subject called "Use Window Treatments to Control Drafts", which describes how factors like the type of shades you buy, how well you fit the shades to your windows, and how you install them can affect how effective your window treatments are at insulating. So click the link to learn more and find out how you can save on your heating bill by designing your window treatments to prevent your hard-earned heating from flying out the windows!
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