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Brighter Home checklist

16 steps to brighter rooms, better coverings and fewer drafts.

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Natural light

This week.

  • Clear windowsills and move furniture away from windows Guide
  • Hang a mirror near a window Guide
  • Clean windows inside and out Guide
  • Fix the worst glare spot Guide

Window treatments

Room by room.

  • List what each room needs Guide
  • Raise and widen one curtain rod Guide
  • Measure every window with a steel tape Guide
  • Add sheers where you want daytime privacy Guide

Energy and comfort

Each season.

  • Check windows for drafts Guide
  • Caulk or weatherstrip one window Guide
  • Close coverings at night in winter Guide
  • Close sunny-side coverings in summer Guide

Safety and care

This month.

  • Remove or secure blind cords Guide
  • Move beds and cribs away from windows Guide
  • Dust blinds and vacuum curtains Guide
  • Use exhaust fans to cut condensation Guide