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Winter Curtains in 6 Steps: Let Sunlight In, Close at Night

In winter, opening sun-facing curtains by day and closing them at night can improve comfort. Also check moisture and child safety.

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The U.S. Department of Energy recommends using winter sunlight and closing window coverings at night. Results vary with glazing, insulation, orientation and weather; no fixed savings percentage applies to every home.

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1. Identify which windows receive useful direct sunlight during winter mornings and afternoons; building shade and orientation matter.
2. Open coverings on those sunlit windows during sunny hours to admit natural light and warmth, while accounting for privacy and glare.
3. Close curtains or blinds when evening arrives and the glazing feels cold. Also check that the window itself is fully shut.
4. Keep fabric clear of heaters, radiators and ventilation openings. If condensation collects, wipe it away and review indoor moisture and ventilation.
5. In homes with children, prefer cordless coverings. Check that existing pull cords are inaccessible and that climbable furniture is away from windows.
6. Compare comfort, glare and condensation over a few days and choose a schedule that suits your home. Curtains do not replace repairs or better insulation.

U.S. Department of EnergySix Simple Steps To Save Energy and Money This Winter ↗Official winter advice: use sun during daytime and close curtains at night to reduce the cold-window effect.U.S. Department of Energy FEMPHome Energy Checklist ↗Confirms daytime opening and nighttime closing of curtains in winter as low-cost energy practices.U.S. CPSCWindow Covering Cords — Go Cordless ↗Window-covering cords are a child strangulation hazard; cordless products are the safest choice for rooms with children.Wikimedia CommonsFile:View of window and curtain with outside after a snowfall.JPG ↗Photo by Tomwsulcer; explicitly dedicated under CC0 1.0 on the individual file page.Wikimedia CommonsCommons: Reusing content outside Wikimedia — technical guidance ↗Confirms Wikimedia Commons permits direct hotlinking, while preserving independent requirements to satisfy individual file licenses and attribution.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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