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In winter the only thing in our mind all day is to go home and get under the blankets with a warm cup of hot chocolate and some marshmallows on top. Tempting, right? Wherever you are right now, reading this makes you want to get back to your home right away, isn't it so?

Now imagine on a cold day after a long day working you get back home only to find your room so chilly that no layers of warm clothes can comfort you. Getting back to a chilly room is the last thing you want in winters.

How to keep your house warm in winter?

We don't want you to freeze this winter. So, here are a few tips that will help you keep your house warm in the cold winter months.

• Window Treatment - Almost 40% of heat escapes through the windows. So, repair your windows before winters. Invest in a good window treatment. Window blinds can help in heat insulation by trapping the heat during the day and not letting it escape during the night.
• Heavy Curtains - Thermal curtains or thick curtains can help trap the heat inside your home. Replace the lighter summer curtain with some heavy drapes for the winter months. Good blinds and curtains can seal the window well.Let the heat in - Keep the blinds and curtains open during the day. It is important that you let natural sunlight in during the day which will bring the temperature of your house up. But draw the curtains and blinds as soon as dusk falls. This helps the warm energy trapped inside and prevents the heat loss.
• Rug up the floorboards - Throw in rugs on the bare floor. It will not only help to protect your feet from the stone cold but provides better insulation for your home. The heat won't be able to escape from any cracks on the floorboard.
• Insulation - Insulation of your roof and walls can keep your house warm during the chilly months. It is one time investment. It will also keep your house cool during the summer months.

Keeping Your Home Warm with Blinds

It is necessary to make your windows winter-proof with blinds. Blinds have proven to keep your homes warm by letting sunlight in during the daytime. Blinds act as a layer before the glass that do not let the trapped heat escape. Open your blinds during the day, let the interior of your house soak in the sunlight and close the blinds as evening sets in.
When choosing blinds, the first thing you should remember is they should fit your windows well. Choose window blinds that are made to measure. This ensures that there's no gap between the window and the blind that will let out the heat.

Now, the most common question that often pops up in people's mind is, "Which blind is best for winters?" Honestly, any blind that fits your window well, and has a thick fabric would do a good job of keeping the heat inside. But, try to avoid blinds with slats. The gap between each slat doesn't do a great job at obstructing the cold. Try to go for Honeycomb blinds, or Roman blinds. They occupy the entire window, provide a solid cover and the absence of slats make them perfect for winter months.

Keeping Your Home Warm with Curtains

Curtains and blinds together make a powerful combination to winter-proof your windows. Curtains look stylish for your home. Choose curtains that complement your furniture.

For curtains, the thicker the better. Use thick curtains like thermal lined curtains. If you do not want to change the lighter summer curtains, you can use double layer of curtains. Use curtains that are wider than your window frames.

Not just windows use curtains on the doors as well. Cover the main entrance and other doors to the rooms with curtains. It will insulate your house better.

Also, the colours you choose for your curtains play a role in providing you warmth inside. Colours like red, orange, yellow are winter colours because they have better absorption power.
Layering clothes in winter is our favourite choice to keep us warm. Similarly use different textures of fabric and style to layer and create a comfortable warm place.

With these tips you won't be coming back to a chilly home in winter. Go for the window treatments before winter sets in. If you are looking for a solution to install new blinds for your home, you can visit Sun Blinds, the best company for window treatment in Canada. Since years we have been providing window treatment solutions for corporate, residential, and hospital facilities. Once you book our service, our professional team will assist you from measurement to instalment of the blinds. We deliver the best blinds in Vancouver, Saskatoon, Edmonton, and Calgary. Visit our website sunblinds.ca to learn about the different types of blinds we offer.