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Windows, curtains and natural light
Plain-English guides to windows, window coverings and natural light. We don't sell curtains or blinds, and no brand pays us.
Natural light
Brighter rooms, colors, clean glass and glare.
- Brighten a dark room
More light without new windows.
- Mirrors and light colors
Bounce the light around.
- Clean windows streak-free
Clear glass, more light.
- Reduce glare
Light without the squint.
Window treatments
Choosing, hanging, measuring and layering.
- Choose window treatments
Start with what each room needs.
- Hang curtains higher and wider
Bigger windows, more light.
- Measure for blinds and shades
Inside or outside mount.
- Layer sheers and curtains
Light by day, privacy by night.
Energy and comfort
Heat loss, drafts, insulation and summer heat.
- Windows and energy
Where the heat goes.
- Seal window drafts
A weekend job that pays back.
- Insulating window coverings
Curtains that keep you warm.
- Keep the summer heat out
Block the sun before it gets in.
Safety and care
Cords, cleaning and condensation.
- Window cord safety
Go cordless where children live.
- Clean curtains and blinds
Less dust, more light.
- Condensation on windows
What it means and what to do.