Window treatments can totally overhaul and elevate your home’s style, but there are so many options that it can easily become overwhelming to decide which are best for your home. How do you choose?
Window treatments can totally overhaul and elevate your home’s style, but there are so many options that it can easily become overwhelming to decide which are best for your home. How do you choose?
Topics: Blinds, Shutters, Shades, energy efficient
Windows are the source of 30% of a home’s cooling and heating energy loss according to the US Department of Energy. This means window treatments are one of the most important tools in your arsenal for energy efficiency in your home. Which kind of window covering offers the best protection against energy loss? While all of them will help insulate your home, shutters are a superstar!
Topics: Window Treatments, energy efficient, wooden shutters
During the hot summer months, energy efficiency is more important than ever. Putting the right energy-saving tips into practice can result in a home that is cool and comfy.
While many people immediately look to the AC as the key to conserving energy when it’s hot, the interior design of your home can actually offer some easy energy-saving solutions as well.
Incorporate the following guidelines to help you get started.
Topics: Window Treatments, Shutters, Summer, Interior Design, energy efficient
You might be surprised to hear that the U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that 25 to 40 percent of your heating and cooling costs can be attributed to the windows in your home. This is because the glass in your windows will lose heat in the winter and gain more heat during the Jacksonville’s hot summer months. Depending on the time of the year, you will run your heater or air conditioner more, which uses more energy and increases your utility bills. So, what can you do to stop this from happening in your home?
Topics: Custom Window Treatments, Save Money, energy efficient
Energy efficiency matters all over the world, but it’s especially important in Florida homes. The Sunshine State is famous for its sweltering summer heat; in Jacksonville, for instance, average temperatures are well above 90 for much of the summer. For many homeowners, the only way to get through the summer is to keep the air conditioning on full blast the entire time. But if you’re not careful about saving energy, this can lead to a massive increase in your electricity bill, not to mention the impact on the environment. Luckily, you can cut down on energy use while keeping your home cool with the following window enhancements:
Topics: Window Treatments, Shades, energy efficient
