Q: When it is cold, especially at night, it feels chilly sitting near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a good option? Can I make some ...

When it is cold, especially at night, it feels very chilly near windows. My budget will not allow for efficient replacement windows. Are insulating window shades a good option? Can I make some myself?

Dear Jim: I cannot afford to install new windows, but I need to do something to reduce heat loss and improve our comfort. Will installing insulated window shades accomplish this, and which are best?

Heat will escape from your house any way that it can. And with cooler weather just a couple of months away, it’s time to consider ways to make our homes more energy efficient. Open up your home energy ...

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.

The existence of windows feels frustrating when winter comes rolling in, as they invite drafts and make it harder to keep the home warm. Once summer rolls around, windows become just as problematic, ...

Automated insulating window shades can cut energy consumption by approximately one-quarter and may recoup the cost of installation within three to five years, according to a landmark study. The study ...

(NewsUSA) – Light. Openness. Beauty. Windows bring all of these and so much more to a room. Without windows, our homes would lack comfort, sanctuary, inspiration. Yet controlling window dynamics, such ...