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Thermal Curtains - Do They Really Work?
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on October 18, 2008
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Hello moms, I'm thinking about buying the thermal curtains and was wondering if they really work. Obviously there are holes all around, like in between the curtain rod...
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- Hi Y., We bought room darkening thermal roman shades for the windows in each of our kids' rooms. I think they work a little. Not great, but better than if there was...
- Y.: I used to work at Country Curtains (you can order from them online or they have a store in Naperville). They have insulated curtains and yes, they work. You hav...
- I've seen insulating curtains in catalogs like Home and Hearth. The best pair of curtains I had were heavy duty silk that were lined and were very generous on both si...
Black Out Curtains
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on July 30, 2010
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Simple Question: Can anybody recommend black out curtains that actually block out light, and where you purchased them? Most I will pay is $60 for the pair. We currentl...
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- I've been shopping for energy efficient curtains. Target has 2 different qualities of energy efficient curtains/drapes. The brand that actually said they were black ...
- I just saw them at Walmart, they are called "Eclipse" they're about $20 a panel, depends on the length. They have various colors.
- I can't sleep unless it's pitch black. I got ours at Walmart. Can't remember how much but not even close to $60. Good luck!
Any Suggestions on Where to Buy Curtains for a Child's Room??
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on February 5, 2009
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I have been really having a hard time finding curtains for my Toddlers bedroom. I have looked at alot of the department stores, and online and cannot find anything rea...
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- You can find the colors you are looking for at Walmart (which actually have nice curtains). Then they also have the thermal backing that can attach (simply) to the bac...
- Have you tried Anna's Linens? They have good deals there. http://www.annaslinens.com/product/panels-and-drapes/2578/lichtenberg-co.-paris-brights-crushed-voile-pan...
- I just bought drapes for my toddler at JCPenny. They have TONS to choose from ... and if you catch a sale ... the price is totally right. We got a solid rust/orange,...
Would You like to save Money on Your Cooling Bill?
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on June 17, 2011
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I have to post this as a question for it not to get yanked. but I bought some thermal curtains the other day. put them up my house is 73* and my air conditioner is no...
Tinted Windows or Screens for Home?
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on June 20, 2011
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I really need to get something to keep the sun and especially heat out of the back of my home. Does tinting help with this or should I spend the money on solar screens...
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- Be careful with the solar screens because some can really look ugly from the outside of your house and affect the appearance. We are on a heavily wooded lot and the...
- 3M makes a product that is easy to install yourself. It can get pricey if you have a lot of windows...but worth it if you get so much sun that your carpet and furnitu...
- We have "double cell" cellular shades and they work great. Our eating area in the kitchen gets really hot and when I close the shade, it makes a huge difference. It...
Block Out Light
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on May 9, 2009
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Hi There,
Now that summer is nearly here the blinds in our kids room is not nearly dark enough. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good blind that will block out...
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- They have blinds called black-out blinds. We have one set in our daughters room in a faux wood. I can't remember where we got them from, but if you go to a store tha...
- I bought some heavy black material and had my mom hem the sides. We added grommets to the top corners, and stuck some hooks at the top of the window opening under the...
- We love our baa baa blinds. They are blackout blinds that you stick directly to the window with suction cups so you get absolutely no light in. They are totally portab...
Jff: Money Saving Tricks in Your Home
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on June 10, 2011
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So I had a few minutes and was thinking about Money saving things we do around the house.
Me, for instance always put my kitchen sponge through the dishwasher, ever...
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- I try to pay close attention to the groceries. For instance, I buy the milk with the label in Spanish - for whatever reason, it's consistently about 20 cents cheaper/...
- Oh gosh, I have a bunch. I use wash clothes instead of sponges. I don't have a dishwasher, so I use one for dishes and one for counters/stove all day and then toss i...
- I do the sponge thing too. I love ALDI for produce. Thermostat that can be set for days of week/times of day for best efficiency. I don't use fabric softener at all...
Keeping Toddler Warm at Night
Asked by A.M. from Huntington
on December 10, 2006
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My 15 month old sleeps in a t-shirt and a sleeper at night in his crib. Lately he's been waking up around 3am. We walked in one night to check on him and he was a litt...
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- My experience with toddlers is they never ever keep their blankets on while sleeping. If you can't warm the room you'll need to warm your toddler - I always put socks...
- A. I can understand as most mothers can, we worry our children are cold or too hot, my son was the same way when he was little so in his crib, inside of the small bla...
- First, try to weather-proof. There are these foam thingies that you stick under the lightswitch plate and electrical outlet plate to help insulate against drafts, then...
Duct Tape Ok to Seal Windows?
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on December 15, 2008
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Hi Moms!
We're renting an older home and this is our first funfilled Midwest winter (I thought they were joking when they forecasted 61 degrees in the morning and 16 ...
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- You can get a kit at most home improvement stores that has double stick tape and plastic. It is super easy to use, remove, and surprisingly is barely even noticeable. ...
- I would suggest going to Home Depot/Lowes - because they sell plastic sheets + tape for that specific purpose. We just put one up on one of our windows and it was ver...
- Hi A., We also have a VERY old home. Back before we got new windows, we would have to buy that serian (sp) wrap type stuff. It's made by a company i believe called duc...
Are Candles Cheaper Then Electricity?
Asked by Y.C. from Orlando
on February 8, 2012
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Remember me, I use to have the TV on all the time?
Well, all since we move I have try so hard to keep our electric bill down.
I barely have the TV now, I unplug wh...
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- I'm not sure how much candles will help. What about your appliances? The one that uses the most electricity is the fridge--is yours Energy Star rated? Water heaters ar...
- awee boooyi, if I could have a 200 dollar electric bill, think of the things I could BUY... Daydream bubble popped. Now on to the question at hand. I didnt have time t...
- I would not use candles w/kids in the house. I no longer do. I turn off every light in the house as we stay in one room. We switched to those energy saving lig...
