There’s nothing better than being greeted by a cosy warm room where you can escape from the outside world after a long, cold day. However, to achieve a cosy sanctuary, it often means increasing your heating, and that means adding to your electricity bills.
At Direct Order Blinds we know how important it is for homeowners to save money, and we have come up with some clever ways that adding blinds to your home can save you some pennies.
Having windows in your home is important. They add value to a space, look aesthetically pleasing and give you a great view of the outside world. However, they do come with some downfalls.
Windows can increase your electricity bills because they cause heat to escape from your home. In fact, Government research says windows can account for 20% of heat loss in a home. That means that during the colder months, windows massively contribute to a colder living space, forcing you to turn up the heating and hiking up your electricity bills in the process.
Adding blinds or shutters to your windows can help to combat heat loss and in turn save you money! There are several ways that adding window coverings can be beneficial.
Blinds and shutters help to regulate the temperature in your home, by creating a barrier between your warm room and the cold outside. It’s proven that blinds can reduce heat loss through windows by almost 33%, so adding a window covering to your home is guaranteed to save you money by helping to avoid sky high energy bills.
When choosing window coverings for your home it’s important to consider several factors. These factors include what pattern or colour you want, what type of window covering suits your home, and which will best suit your needs. If its energy efficiency that you’re after when picking out your blinds, then it’s essential to choose one that will stop heat escaping from your home.
The best way to save money using blinds is by doubling up on the thermal efficiency. To get the ultimate cost saving benefits, why not layer your window coverings? Â Choose both curtains and shutters for extra thermal insulation. Doubling up guarantees that less heat will escape from your home and help to keep your bills down. Not only does this technique save you money, but it gives you the chance to express your personal style by choosing from the numerous combinations of curtains and shutters that we have available.
If you already have shutters or blinds installed in your home but are looking to cut costs further, knowing when to open and close your window coverings can be useful. In the summer, keep your blinds or shutters closed during the day to keep heat out. This will  help to keep your home cool and avoid the sun shining through to your rooms. When it’s cold outside, keeping your blinds and shutters closed can be beneficial. Especially if you have wooden shutters, as wood is a natural insulator and will help to keep the heat inside your rooms.
Another way that blinds can help you save money is by ensuring they are high quality. When buying blinds or shutters from Direct Order Blinds, we guarantee that your blinds will last at least three years. All our blinds and curtains are made to measure and made of high-quality materials, meaning that you won’t need to replace them as often as you would if you bought off the shelf. This saves you money in the long run as your blinds last for longer.
Hopefully this blog has given you some ideas of how you can save money with your blinds. From opening and closing them at specific times, to doubling the thermal benefits, blinds can save you a fair amount of money when used correctly.
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