Winterizing Your Windows With Class

Winterizing your windows for the cold weather can not only create a season-appropriate beauty for your dwelling, but can, according to the US Department of Energy, also reduce your heating cost as much as 30 percent. And there is a hierarchy in window efficiency: single-hung windows and sliding windows have higher air leakage, where windows with sashes and double-paned windows provide better air seal.

But don’t think that you have to undergo a major renovation project to help winterize your windows and keep out the cold this winter. And don’t think that creating a winter home means laboriously creating an entirely new home. Though structural changes can improve efficiency the most, small changes can also do wonders.

From small things you can do to the actual windows, to ways to shielding from the cold, these examples show how to keep out the cold with class.