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As the colder months quickly approach, homeowners will be looking to secure and insulate their homes from cold air. Hardware Retailing recommends these five products to prepare a home for chilly weather.
Thermal Curtains
These thermal curtains from Curtarra are thermal blackout curtains made with three layers to insulate heat in a room. Made with thick chenille fabric, the curtains block out 70-80% of light and can reduce noise by about 20 decibels.
The Velvet Thermal Curtains from Amore Beauté are window and door curtains with a wool felt backing. The curtains reduce draft during cold weather, block light by up to 99.2% and cut sound by up to 23 decibels.
Space Heaters
The Radiator Heater OH310 from Dreo offers 1500-watt heating with heat dispersion from seven fins. The heater has triple overheat protection, is made from fire-resistant materials and features an LED touchscreen display with a remote control, child lock and 24-hour timer.
This plug-in electrical panel wall heater from Envi efficiently heats rooms up to 150 square feet with 500 watts. The heater is 2 inches thick and features a fanless, non-forced air design that doesn’t blow dust or allergens into air.
Weather Stripping
The High Reach Compression Weatherstrip from Pease Doors is an 81-inch compression strip that seals ¼ to ½-inch gaps. The weatherstrip is recommended for wood or fiberglass doors and is available in three color options.
