One of the advantages of building a tiny house or small house is there is seemingly more time and more interest in building such a house with as little heat/air loss as possible. Through photos we have seen far more fuss and concern over insulation, joint tightness, ceiling framing and "sandwiching", and overall attention to

Dear Jim: 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? -- Carol D.

Many of us have quilt tops lying in wait of batting, backing, and binding. Instead, give them new life in the form of curtains. Pretty patchwork can really brighten up a space. When hung around windows, the light shining through makes the squares appear jewel-like. We love a good repurpose project. Teacupfaery shows us how […]

A step by step tutorial for making cordless fabric roman shades using magnets. A great DIY solution for window coverings if you can sew a straight line!

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Wondering how to cover a window in an entry door? This easy no-sew DIY magnetic curtain tutorial shows how to make your own half door window curtain -- without any holes in the door or any special hardware!

For overall convenience, relevant information from different visual and procedural methods to building your own thermal curtains have been integrated to one page. The texts have been written by different people at different times but all with the similar objective of providing easy-to-follow directions to minimize your heat loss, save you in heating costs and give you a wonderful appropriate-technology project. The more detailed procedure, found below, will provide extended benefit for those…

Here is your ultimate guide to choosing the best curtains for bedrooms. We consulted interior design experts to outline everything you need to consider when buying bedroom drapes.

Keely creates custom soft window treatments-drapes, curtains, and valances- to fit both the windows and style of your home. Custom window treatments are the wow-factor of the home. They elevate the space, but more than fashionable, they are functional. Custom window treatments are also perfect for tall windows, arch windows, and bay windows. Keely will guide through the entire process to create the perfect design - Custom Window Treatments El Dorado Hills- Right at Home Interiors- Fall…