Windows

windows

Don’t glaze over. Windows and skylights are all about getting light into your house but they can also create a hothouse in summer and an ice-box in winter.

Here are a few GIY projects you can do to keep the 'light and space' while minimising their lesser qualities.

If you want me to shed some light on a something to do with windows, or if you have a question or feedback email us on contact@greenityourself.com.au

WATCH NOW: Renshading windows to keep your house cool.
Renshade with play

If you want to keep your house cool in summer without cranking up the energy-hungry cooling you have got to stop the sun hitting the glass. Here's a cheap way that works.

Trickiness rating: EASY

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WATCH NOW: Secondary glazing windows with Clear Comfort.
Secondary Glazing

Windows are the weakesk link (thermally speaking) in the average house. They cause more heat gain and loss than any other area of your home  - even when they're closed.

To stop this you have to insulate them - double glazing, heavy curtains or some form of secondary glazing that traps a layer of still air.  In this GIY project we insulate a timber sash window with a plastic film called Clear Comfort (this is an Australian product but there are a wide range of similar and cheaper products available in the US).

It is affordable (around $12/m2), easy and really makes a difference.

Trickiness rating: EASY

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