A great way to control the amount of sunlight that comes into your home is through the use of curtains and drapes. Not only can they block the amount of light and heat entering a room, they can also help determine how the room is featured. Different curtains and styles can control the ambiance of a room while different designs can help determine whether the area is feminine or masculine. Either way, here is a great promotion on curtains that will help save you big!

Visit Boscovs.com and get 10%-50% off all curtains. This is an ongoing offer that currently has no expiration date. Choose from a large variety of curtain collections including Erica Crushed Voile, Cranium Print Microfiber, Roma II Voile Sheer Rod Pocker, and Casual Shimmer.

Find this and other great deals and promotions on our Boscov’s coupons page today!

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Choose from a selection of different colored window panels, valences, and curtain hardware you may need. Use coupon code CURTAINS and get an extra 20% off. This offer is good through June 1, 2011.

Be sure to keep checking our Lowes coupons page for more great deals and discounts.

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I once moved into an apartment during summer and was enamored with the patio-balcony I had that was right off the living room. My wife and I could go outside and sit on the balcony and watch the sun set every night. It wasn’t so cozy when winter hit.

The giant sliding doors and open field across from us created a draft that no amount of electric heat could have fixed. We had the thermostat up to 90, and it never got above 55.

If you have drafty windows and doors that you don’t use, then you can purchase plastic sheeting to cover them during the winter. The plastic keeps the wind out, but I suggest stapling as well as taping it down. Glue combined with weather causes the tape to not adhere, and soon, your cozy love nest is once again an arctic tundra.

Another option is closing off a part of the home that you don’t use. My sister bought a giant two-story home several years ago and found that it was too big for her family. The cost of heating it during the winter along with the difficulty in heating the second story causes them to live on the bottom floor during the winter. They taped up all the upstairs’ vents, shut all the doors and lived in the downstairs bedrooms. When the weather warmed up, they started living upstairs again.

If you are still cold despite these winterizing techniques, then you can supplement your heat with portable space heaters. This used to be a major fire hazard, but with the latest safety standards, there is little chance of fire unless you do something like leave paper next to it.

If you have older children or no children, then an electric heater is best, because it creates a large amount of heat. But it’s also very hot and can burn small children who may be attracted to the color of the heated coils.

If you have small children, then an oil heater is a safer alternative. These resemble a radiator and are filled with heating oil. The oil is heated, and then the room is heated by the ambient heat. They still get hot, but not nearly as hot as the electric coil variety. However, they do not produce as much heat.

These simple tips can make the winter months bearable until the spring comes calling in several months.

Image Source: flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/3087691787

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Some top picks:

Sheer Linen Window Panel by West Elm: $29.00/ each.  An Internet/Catalog sale price only, buying these window panels online saves you $10 a panel!  Incredible!

Twisted Teen Curtains by PB Teen: $9-36.

On sale depending on color or size, these panels come in a variety of bright and cheery colors and are sold single panel.  The cheapest ones are the Navy 40×63″ at $9.99, so if you’ve ever felt the urge for navy curtains here’s a chance to jump on a stellar steal!

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more sheer curtains.

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I recently had wood panel tracks installed into my apartment and it is by far the best investment I have ever made! I am so happy with the result – it is clean, modern and pretty.

I prefer the wooden panels because they block my large windows from voyeurs yet allow enough light into my house to feel refreshing and bright. Plus, I have this odd phobia that fabric curtains tend to trap dust, pollen and dirt more than these wooden panels do.

If the aesthetic appeals to you, I would definitely consider giving them a try.

Prices are flexible based on the size of your windows so, if you are interested in the Woven Wood Track Panel from JCPenney, click here.

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Here is the back story. I just moved back to Pasadena after a stint in Corona “Land of the Cows”. Suffice to say I am over the moon about being back in civilization, and I genuinely love my new spot. It has a lot of character and charm and plenty of windows.

The only downside to having plenty of large windows all around the house is your life tends to feel like a sitcom viewable by the world. I already hung curtains in the living room because I really felt like the whole street could see everything I did. But the windows in the bedroom were problematic, I did not want to hang curtains because they are these really vintage windows that open inward and I enjoyed the breeze that came through when left open. Curtains would have blocked the breeze, but I definitely needed something to filter the light and provide some coverage from onlookers.

I chose bamboo sliding panels. Which I easily installed myself with minimal fuss. I simply took the measurements of the window and placed my order. I chose my bamboo panels in white. What I like about the bamboo sliding panels is it looks clean and modern and when I choose to leave the window open I can easily push the panel to the left or right to suit my needs without the curtain fabric getting dirty or blocking or catching the breeze. I really feel it was a great choice.

Check out the great deal on Bamboo Sliding Panels at Payless Decor:

Was $680.54 Now on Sale for $408.32

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Voila! Ask and you shall receive, if you are searching for arched blinds as well then check out the Triumph II Perfect Wood Arch .

The Triumph arches are outside mounted to your wall or trim with louvers opening inside the arch. You do not need a template, simply 3 screws. Measure the width and the height of the arch to figure out what size blind you need.

The prices vary based on size, starts at $84.30 (26′w x 13′h) and the largest is $321.54 (73.5′w x 36.5′ h).

To shop or buy the Triumph II Wood Arch Blinds, click here.

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Bamboo is a beautiful and notoriously strong building material that I have noticed is becoming more and more popular in home decor. Check out the following examples of bamboo in all its wonderful forms!

Kennedy Bamboo Curtains

These natural bamboo grommet-top panels will add a modern look to your window. They also add enough light without compromising your privacy. Hang on decorative rod or pole. These curtains are made of 100% bamboo which also happens to be a natural and completely renewable resource.

I love modern design but even I agree that it can seem cold at times, implementing touches of nature goes a long way in adding warmth and humanity to your otherwise icy decor.

Currently sold at JCPenney.com: WAS $85.00 NOW $34.99

To shop or purchase the Kennedy Bamboo Curtains, click here.

Bamboo Bathtub Caddy with Bookstand and Wine Glass Holder

This beautifully designed caddy also has a place to hang your razor and your loofah, as well as a built-in draining soap dish. It adjusts to fit most tubs, and the bamboo is water resistant, which means this will remain as beautiful as if it were brand new.

I like how they chose to implement this product with a good book and a glass of red wine! Ahhh, makes me want to take a long sudsy bath…

Sold at Delight Networks for $46.50

To shop or purchase the Bamboo Bathtub Caddy, click here.

Last but not least check out the adorable Square Bamboo Bathroom accessories from West Elm.

short container – $8.00
tall container – $10.00
tissue box cover – $16.00
tooth brush holder – $5.00
tank tray – $12.00
waste bin – $29.00

This collection offered by West Elm displays an fresh and clean design of functional items for the bathroom. Made of natural bamboo with a polished white finish, the collection is attractive and reasonably priced.

To shop or browse the Square Bamboo Bathroom Accessories Collection at West Elm, click here.

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My parent’s house has a series of arched windows facing the front of the house. They are really beautiful and add depth and character to the setting, however now that my parents are older they do not enjoy the direct sunlight at certain hours of the day. My mother’s lazy solution is to stuff the windows with a bunch of oriental fans! It looks ugly, enough said.

Which is why I recently emailed her this wonderful solution, the Arch Cellular Shade from JCPenney.

The Arch Cellular shade is both affordable and durable. Makes a wonderful insulator for both cold and warm weather, and is constructed of a light filtering, non-woven polyester with PVC bottom rail.

Price depends on size you need but here are some examples:

(23×11) was $30.00 now: $14.99

(35×17) was $40.00 now: $19.99

Many more  sizes and colors are available, to shop for the Arch Cellular Shade, click here. 

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The key is not to get overwhelmed. Take baby steps toward making your home more eco-friendly. Take a moment to change your fluorescent or halogen bulbs in your home to LED light bulbs which use a fraction of the electricity and last much longer.

In a similar vein, check out Mesh Slider Panels for Blinds offered by JCPenney.com.

Great for rooms that are directly exposed to the sun. Reduces harmful UV rays up to 85% while maintaining your view, also prevents the fading of carpet and furnishings.

The benefit to the environment is that the panels keep your rooms cooler, thus reducing your dependence on air conditioning this spring and summer. Lowering your electricity bills is always a wonderful perk.

Based on the size of the window you are covering prices range: $219-$296.00

To learn more or shop for  Mesh Slider Panels for Blinds, click here.

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