Air conditioning is blissful during the summer but running it non-stop during a heat wave will have you cursing when you get your utility bill. Fortunately, clever use of blinds, curtains and other ...

Q. I should replace my old windows for winter, but I cannot afford more debt now. Is installing insulating window shades or curtains a viable alternative and which types are best? A. Old windows can ...

If the sun beating on your windows this summer is baking the place—or just making your air conditioner work harder—you can hang material that blocks the heat in your windows. Do-it-yourselfer ...

We all know that long, floor-sweeping curtains have a certain romantic, dreamy quality to them; there's no question about it. There is a question, however, about whether this look is always completely ...