DIY Saturday #103 – How to Cool your Home this Summer (Video)

Guest Blogger #558, Entry #1266, June 9, 2012

Happy DIY Saturday! The weather is getting warmer and keeping a cool home will be more of a challenge as the summer goes on. Today we look at some effective solutions for cooling your home this summer. Watch a few videos that will help you weatherize your home, save money on cooler lightbulbs and water heater savings tips . Then my guest blogger explains how window tinting is a viable option to cool your home this summer. Whether you are trying to save money on your energy costs,save your furniture from fading, or just want a healthier home, today’s DIY Saturday is for you!

Keep your home cool this summer

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Videos – Tips for Saving Energy and Money this Summer

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Guest Blogger – How Window Tinting will Make your Home Cooler

There are many beneficially reasons to installing window tinting for your home. It is becoming more popular in recent years for various reasons with most house owners sharing the same objectives.  Below are four reasons to consider using window tinting.

1. Protecting your health

Windows add sunlight, luxury and comfort to your home, but it also increases UV exposure, which can result in health risks. In the short term this can cause sun damage, dry skin and affect any other skin conditions you may have. In the long term, sun damage can result in development of skin cancer.

The most damaging part of sun exposure is the UV (Ultraviolet Radiation). Window Tinting or particular Window Film can reduce harmful radiation without reducing the sunlight.

2. Protecting your furniture and electronics

The direct power of the sun isn’t just damaging to human skin; it can cause a lot of wear and tear for your belongings as well. Some people try to deal with this problem by re-arranging their furniture or making sure to never leave their electronics in a sunny spot. But tinted windows can help you reclaim the whole of your house as your space.

Many types of objects can be damaged by exposure to too much. The list includes: cloth and leather furniture, curtains, computers, plasma televisions and recording equipment. Even the paint on your walls can be at risk of fading and discoloration. You can prevent all these problems with the right type of window film.

Tips for enjoying a cooler home this summer

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3. Making eco-friendly choices

Installing home window tinting can seriously lower the amount of money you spend to heat and cool your home. This makes it a great option both in terms of your financial well-being and the impact your family makes on the Earth.

The way it works is pretty simple. Window film works as a form of insulation that reduces the amount of heat transferred through your windows. In the summer, this helps keeps the heat out. You’ll be able to enjoy the same amount of comfort while running your air conditioner less. In the winter, tinted windows help keep the heat inside. You’ll save a bundle on your heating bills.

4. Comfort

Does the glare of the sun get in your eyes? Are there certain places you can’t sit in the house because you can’t even see your laptop screen? Tinted windows can help. By reducing the amount of sunlight that enters the windows, they significantly improve any issues with glare that you may be experiencing. This can be especially important for people with sensitive eyes.

As mentioned there are a few good reasons to consider using window tinting on your home.

For you Home Window Tinting needs contact Instant Windscreens & Tinting. Located in multiple locations through out Australia, they are the professionals when it comes to window tinting.

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