Block heat from windows diy

How to Insulate Windows from the Summer Sun – Cheaply!

We've been wanting to do this for years, yes, I said years. We just never made time to do it. We finally did it! I love how it makes the house look so fancy wit…

I get frustrated paying for AC to cool our upstairs in the summer. I decided to throw decor to the wind and insulated our windows with foam panelboards.

Easy to use Bubble Wrap insulation on those cold and drafty windows to save heat. Can also provide some privacy, while still allowing plenty of light into the room. haphazardhomemaker.com

The following is a clever and cheap idea from Deputy Headmistress on how to beat the heat this summer. (Read her bio below) Sunny windows are wonderful in the winter when they let in light and change it into warmth. In the summer, they can raise the temperature in a room considerably, making you swelter. […]

Adapting a Car Sun Shade for a Home Window: South-facing windows are great during the winter, but can be unbearable during a summer heat wave. Closing the blinds or curtains helps, but the heat (infrared) still passes through the window which is why the blinds feel warm to the touch. Window f…

Dear Home-Ec 101, I have a very large window that bears the brunt of the western sun in summer. Do you have any suggestions for easy, inexpensive window coverings that will block or reflect a

Heat Blocking Curtains: Summer is nearing/here, and it's getting hotter in my house. To save electricity with our super expensive A/C, I constructed reflective curtains to block sunlight from warming our house. Think auto windshield. This is super simple and kind of obviou…

Keep the heat out of your home this summer!

If the sun beating on your windows this summer is baking the place—or just making your air conditioner work harder—you can hang material that blocks t

Insulating Curtains That Cut Heat Losses Through Windows by 50%: 20 to 50% of all the energy that is used to heat up a typical home during the winter is lost through its windows. This wasted energy increases our heating bills as well as our carbon footprint, neither of which does anyone any good. With this in min…

This easy DIY project will save you money and reduce energy consumption by making less work for your air conditioner.

Baby it's cold outside.

We all know how important sunlight is for our health, but being exposed to it for too long can in many ways have detrimental effects. To protect your home from the blazing heat of the sun, the first thing you may think of is to blast the air con at its maximum level.

Indow inserts offer a simple solution to window insulation and temperature regulation, allowing you to gain that comfortable indoor environment you’ve always wanted. This is a huge benefit during those hot summer days! Discover more ways to insulate your home, just follow the link. #homeinsulation #heat #waystokeepcool #summer #windowinserts #indowwindows

With no screens left on our house, we were desperate to create something that was both energy efficient and would keep the mosquitos away. This diy energy efficient window screens is a great way to save money, be budget friendly and save money on energy! diy | windows | diy window screens | windows | energy efficient | budget friendly

Removable Window Insulation: Windows have lower resistance to heat flow than walls. While double-pane glass windows offer significant improvement over its single-pane alternative, the window remains the weakest point of your home’s insulation. Although windows are necessary to …

Want to save on your energy bills? Make a set of cheap (yet chic) thermal curtains for those drafty windows... here's how.

Night shift travel nurse life hack: spray water on windows and place tinfoil over for diy easy, temporary and damage free black out coverage!!