Question: I should replace my old windows for winter, but I cannot afford more debt now. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable alternative and which types are best? Answer: Old ...

The older your home is, the less likely it is to have energy-efficient windows. Thankfully, the best window insulation kits are an affordable DIY solution that can significantly cut down on the cost ...

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One of the items on our “off grid checklist” was insulated curtains. At elevation 4200 feet and temperatures below zero degrees every winter, it just made sense to have them. The actual R factor isn’t ...

Dear Jim: My windows are not the most efficient. I am redecorating my home and I thought about installing insulating window shades and curtains. Will these help much and what types are the most energy ...

With heating costs continuing to rise, homeowners increasingly scrutinize products claiming energy efficiency. This evidence-based guide examines how insulated blinds actually perform, backed by ...

Drafty windows are small money furnaces for warm air that vents immediately outdoors as you pay to heat it, and cold air slips in to replace it. The frustration isn’t even the agony of cold patches ...

Dear Jim: I should replace my old windows for winter, but I cannot afford more debt now. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable alternative and which types are best? -- Carol D.