OK, so maybe with the stock market in the toilet and your 401k plan not looking so hot as of late, it might not be the best time to take on challenging remodeling projects for your home. But even as you tighten your wallet, sometimes you just gotta get your decorating fix on. And the best fix is something that actually fixes something, like a sky-high heating bill.
Cellular shades feature soft light diffusion, while providing privacy and increased insulation.
If you're looking to help make your home more energy-efficient and cut down on that dreaded heating bill, you should think about swapping out your current window treatment for cellular shades, which insulate against heat loss at the window. Cellular shades are an easy way to update the look of a room while earning a payback in reduced energy costs all year long as they also help to keep rooms cooler from the incoming summer sun.
Cellular shades were introduced more than 25 years ago, but with the increasing concerning of rising energy prices, more and more homeowners have gotten hip to these shades. The vast collection of choices has also helped to boost their popularity. Cellular shades are offered in myriad colors and even patterns. Blinds To Go, which has 107 stores and an online store at Blindstogo.com has a new collection that is directly color matched to the best-selling Benjamin Moore paint trim colors to make decorating really easy.
While the current economy might be keeping you from knocking down those walls and building the master bathroom you've always wanted, small upgrades around the home might just be the remedy to help sooth that decorating itch.
Want to learn more about creating an energy-efficient home? Check out HomeFinder.com's Green Home Guide.
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