Looking For Window Treatments With Home Energy Savings?Consider for a moment what you visualize home energy saving window treatments to be. (No, we are NOT talking "newspaper and aluminum foil" here). Stretch your imagination a little farther than that for a moment. Dream a little . . . 
Now, I know I have a vivid imagination, and by some standards I'm a dreamer. But when you talk about "saving energy" and "energy efficiency", honestly, can it get any better than this? Just take me away to Jamaica and put a glass of wine in my hand, and I'll save so much energy you'll need a stick of dynamite to get me off that island! But all kidding aside . . . There is still so much to be learned about conserving energy and what to do to make a difference in our future and that of our children, especially. For instance, what are the distinctions between AC and DC power used in homes, and how do we handle those lighting issues that are wasting energy, and what can we really do to resolve losing up to 30% of heating & cooling in our homes. Be sure to check out my 12 tips for window treatment damage prevention in your home. These small steps will definitely add to your energy efficiency for now and for the future, adding years of longevity to the beauty and integrity of your home. What about all the appliances we are using in our homes that account for about 20% of the average electric bill, and how certain appliances can reduce those costs significantly. Have you ever wondered what the "R" rating stands for? Well there's a source of all this information and much more at Energy Audit Institute. You will learn how to find energy savings on things like lighting, HVAC systems, water conservation, and lots more. The EAI Home Energy Audit Training Program will teach you how to conduct a detailed home energy audit. You will learn to identify the common energy wasting areas of your home and those of others. You will also learn more in-depth energy conservation techniques to enable you to provide the maximum in energy savings insight. This home based training program allows you to learn at home and at your own pace. And if you really have a burning desire to spread the knowledge about home energy, you may want to take this a step further and actually become an Energy Auditor. Become an Energy Auditor You could get many of your questions answered by an architect. An architect has the most up to date and the greatest knowledge of home energy saving techniques of anyone on the planet! But you'd have to choose one who could inspire your confidence and work within your budget. This could take some time. This would be my first choice if I were in the planning stages. However, if you are still working on what's left of your budget, and beyond the building or restoring stages of your home; this could easily be a budget-buster solution, a slow down in production, and very expensive.
And speaking of architects, those beautiful two-story tall windows that so elegantly bring the outdoors in, encased in beautiful wood you want to show off, can be a problem. Some people believe they should not be covered at all. They obviously don't live in the desert with a western exposure ! But if that's the look you want, you certainly can have your view and cover it too! Whatever your choices, be aware of what these uncovered windows can do to a beautiful hardwood floor, an expensive piece of furniture, or an antique tapestry in just a very short time. It will both amaze and dishearten you! 
Let me indulge your creative senses a bit down another path for awhile. What if you could find beautiful
fabric window coverings
for your double french sliding glass doors that have a side stack of ONLY six inches, regardless of width; AND suppose you could cut your home energy bills SUMMER and WINTER by approximately 30% with these window solutions? Would this satisfy your home energy needs?
Don't you just love products with terrific design AND exceptional performance? What if you could darken your media room, divert glare from your big screen; allow natural light into the room to read, play cards, help the kids with their homework or games, or use your laptop? Seem too forward thinking? Or what if you have a wonderful view of the mountains; the most beautiful back yard landscaping; but in the middle of all this beauty is a row of rooftops. But you want to enhance the best of both your views while eliminating the rooftops all with one clean home energy window treatment that is energy efficient.
Dramatic Look Of Thermal Curtains or Insulated Window Shades?Would you choose a more dramatic look with thermal curtains and insulated window shades to cloak openness from the outside elements of heat and cold, glare, and harmful UV rays. And what about privacy? What about security? These are just a few of the many ideas offered for home insulation recommendations. Bamboo is a very eco-friendly natural product that has its own solutions and benefits when it comes to home energy, also. You can explore the possibilities with bamboo blinds, flooring and fabrics at Bamboo Inspiration. There are some wonderful window film on the market today. Many of which specialize in energy saving window film, insulating window film and low e window film. While being practical and energy efficient, many have extraordinary decorative window film features.
There are many, many facets of home energy savings, and you can have a casual approach to it, or get very extensive in your search for new and more energy efficient ways to live your life. One person can make a difference! Or learn more about home energy below: Return to Educational Journal Menu Page Return to Window Treatment Pro Home Page
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