The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

Now that the summer is just a distant memory, the search for window coverings to keep cold out has begun for many homeowners. While curtains and blinds are often chosen for the decorative impact they ...

Dear Jim: I should replace my windows to save energy, but with the bad economy, I just cannot afford more debt. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable option and which types are ...

It may be common knowledge that insulating the walls and attic of a home helps to keep it more energy efficient—allowing less heat and air-conditioned air to escape the home and therefore reducing ...