Window Covering Answers

The following site has a huge compendium of energy saving tips, gadgets and new ways of looking at old problems. I suspect I will return to this site again and again. There are so many ways of insulating windows and living more comfortably with a smaller energy footprint.  I have not examined the section on window coverings, but I am impressed with the innovative techniques displayed here. http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Conservation/conservation.htm#WindowTreatments

Image via Wikipedia No one likes to - compromise. No one. We want what we want and we want it now! At the window it is all about compromise. Windows and doors occupy a significant metaphorical space in our heads. They are the point at which exterior and interior lives meet.  Sometimes our desire is for shutting things out, other times it is for inviting the world to participate in our lives as we live them, sometimes a window covering will allow both. But that is rare.  Just about as rare as getting two partners to agree on the same window covering. It happens, but only after considerable comment and sometimes one or the other caves...it doesn't seem to matter if it's two men, two women or a man and a woman. Compromise is necessary. 

Image via Wikipedia Two juxtapositions: Most people are aware that venetian blinds, or horizontals have been around for about 100 years but apparently they were once called Persian Blinds for that is where  they were invented over 500 years ago. Roman blinds are even older. Based on the pulley system Roman blinds date from the time of Christ. So why such consistency?  Why are there so few new ways of covering our windows? If we are losing heat or airconditioned coolness through our windows why are there so few innovations in this area?

Window coverings fail from time to time. Repairs can be costly. This company offers an alternative to the landfill or buying new blinds. Sometimes a new part is all that is needed to extend the life of a favourite blind.  http://www.blindsparts.com/servlet/StoreFront?gclid=CMDAg_7C2ZcCFQKNxwod5T

Who doesn't want temperature control ? Keeping out the cold and keeping the heat in, is a priority with this product. I would imagine that its benefits could be noticeable in the summer too, when heat definitely makes its presence known. I really like the tension rod product, what an innovation. Londen Inc. Warm Window Coverings - By Bergman

Energy efficient summer and winter I am always looking to find new products that make a difference in energy costs. With oil prices edging closer to $100 per barrel, we are all going to have to demonstrate ingenuity in lowering our heating and cooling costs. From here on energy efficiences will be part of the decision making process when buying window treatments. This company has been featured on the Discovery Channel and Planet Green. Warm Window system insulated shades Roman, hobbled, balloon and drapery draw styles of shades Cozy Curtains

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own blind?  Roller shades are perhaps one of the simplest to attempt. In this way you may save some money and have fun at the same time.... this is especially useful if you wish to personalize a child's room with something that is meaningful to them. The following link will show you how : http://www.alternative-windows.com/roller-blind.htm