In most parts of the country, summer is beating down and bringing its hottest sun rays. While it may be nice for afternoons at the pool, trying to enjoy your home in stifling heat can be a challenge. Today Half Price Drapes is here to offer up five ways you can stay cool in the heat. 1. Landscaping This may not help you immediately, but if you want to invest in future comfort, consider planting shade trees or bushes around your property. By naturally shielding your home from the hottest rays … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Summertime Heat
Energy
3 Ways You May Be Able to Significantly Reduce Your Energy Costs
No one wants to pay more for their utilities than they have to, yet millions of Americans have higher than average bills because they don’t know the simple tricks that can help reduce costs. At Half Price Drapes, we know that every penny can matter to a family. That’s why we’ve come up with these three ways you may be able to reduce your energy costs. 1. Take a look at your lightbulbs It was only a few years ago when LED bulbs were too expensive to replace every light, and they weren’t made … [Read more...] about 3 Ways You May Be Able to Significantly Reduce Your Energy Costs
Energy Cutting Ideas You Haven’t Thought Of
With the cost of electricity going up all over the country, and concerns about the environment risking, many homeowners are looking for ways to cut energy. There are a lot of options out there but we seem to see the same ideas thrown out over and over again. A recent article titled 22 ways to cut your energy bills (before spending on solar panels) caught our attention because some of these are more unique than most ideas we see. The article is written for an Australian audience so not all of … [Read more...] about Energy Cutting Ideas You Haven’t Thought Of
3 Ways Your Bare Windows Are Costing You Money
When you think of your bare windows you likely think that all you’re giving up is showcasing your unique style. While it’s true that window treatments are a great and affordable way to decorate your home, it’s also true that leaving them out of your plans can cost you cash. Check out these three ways leaving your windows bare can actually be costing you money. 1. Bare windows make your home more susceptible to theft The term casing refers to burglars checking out homes to see which ones have … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Your Bare Windows Are Costing You Money
4 Holiday Gifts to Help Family and Friends Save Energy
Giving gifts that help the recipient save energy are great options for two reasons: they’ll save money and you’ll be helping them save the environment. We’ve come up with four great gifts that will accomplish both of these goals. 1. Under-door draft stoppers Draft catchers go under doors to prevent warm air from escaping and cool air from coming in. These are particularly important in older homes that generally have doors that aren’t completely flush with the floor. Whenever cool air is … [Read more...] about 4 Holiday Gifts to Help Family and Friends Save Energy
Want to Save Energy? Look at Your Window Treatments
There are many reasons we should work to save energy, whether it’s out of respect to the environment or to save money on utilities. Many homeowners take major steps to cut down on their energy use, but often overlook a relatively affordable, simple way to reduce heating and cooling costs: window treatments. A recent article, Insulating Window Treatments Can Save Energy, does an excellent job outlying the various ways in which window treatments can have a big impact on heating and cooling costs. … [Read more...] about Want to Save Energy? Look at Your Window Treatments