From 2002 to 2007, the average home heating cost
was $807.But, the drop in
temperature and rise in price doesn’t have to leave homeowners feeling
icy. The Window Covering Safety Council
(WCSC) has a few easy tips that will ensure the peace of mind that only safety
and warmth can bring.
Firstly, to help consumers keep their homes warm while staying within
their budgets, reduce the number of areas that allow cold air to enter the
house. Doors leading to the outside can
easily be sealed with a “door snake.”
Simply place the “snake” just inside a closed door so that it covers the
gap between the door and the floor. This
will prevent cold air from spilling inside under the doorway.
Easily overlooked, windows that can be easily rattled are letting heat
escape around their frames. To keep the warmth in and cold air out, seal the
open spaces with easy to use rope caulk. Press-in-place rope caulk is a great
option that is easy to install in the winter and remove in the spring and can
be found at most local hardware stores.
Weather-stripping around windows and doors is another way to keep the
cold air out. Weather-stripping comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and
materials that can be attached with screws, adhesives or peel and stick
adhesive. For use in windows, the rubber
peel and stick products are easy to use and work well.
Another way to cut down on drafty windows is to use dense window
coverings. Lined drapes, heavy shades
and wooden blinds and shutters are window coverings that will help ensure
keeping heat in and cold out. In addition, consumers can open blinds, shades
and curtains during the daylight hours on the sunny side of the house. This will help you to stay warm by taking
advantage of the sun’s free, natural warmth.
But make sure to close window coverings after sundown to ensure that
heat is kept inside.
Lastly, as homeowners renovate their windows and install new window
coverings, they should pay special attention to today’s current products that
adhere to safety standards. When repairing window frames, make sure to keep
children away from potential window-cord
dangers by replacing corded blinds, shades and drapes purchased before
2001 with cordless products.
According to information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, since 1990, more than 200 infants and young children have died from
accidentally strangling in window cords.
Consumers wishing to replace their older window coverings can get more information
through WCSC’s Web site at www.windowcoverings.org
or its toll-free phone line at 1-800-506-4636.
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