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Winterizing Your Windows With Class

Winterizing your windows for the cold weather can not only create a season-appropriate beauty for your dwelling, but can, according to the US Department of Energy, also reduce your heating cost as much as 30 percent. And there is a hierarchy in window efficiency: single-hung windows and sliding windows have higher air leakage, where windows with sashes and double-paned windows provide better air seal.

But don’t think that you have to undergo a major renovation project to help winterize your windows and keep out the cold this winter. And don’t think that creating a winter home means laboriously creating an entirely new home. Though structural changes can improve efficiency the most, small changes can also do wonders.

From small things you can do to the actual windows, to ways to shielding from the cold, these examples show how to keep out the cold with class.
Margaret Everton
Margaret Everton
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Initially installing windows that are energy-efficient and properly sealed allows for this amazing view, all year round, stress-free.

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Caulk and reseal any leaks in your windows, allowing you to enjoy your original windows and their individuality.

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Thinking outside of the (window) box can create new design in your room in the process.

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This window framing and shading creates a surprising continuity throughout this space—chic yet masculine without being heavy.

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These shades provide a solution for individual windows and doors.

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These eco-friendly shades add versatility and a natural beauty.

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And on the other side of things, going opulent and obvious can noninvasively revolutionize a room.

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Even modern dwellings can keep sleek AND cozy with discreet drapery. This window addition adds just the right amount of softness to this sleek space.

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Large windows that let in light can keep out cold without covering when they are double-paned and well-sealed.

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You can enjoy the beauty of your windows in all of their varieties AND stress less about heating costs by tweaking a few details.

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