Windows will provide your home with warmth, light and ventilation. Yet, they can also have a negative impact on your home’s energy efficiency. By installing energy-efficient windows, you can significantly reduce your energy spend. But if you have a limited budget, there are several ways to improve the energy efficiency of your existing windows.

How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Existing Windows

Some of the best ways to enhance the energy efficiency of your existing windows are adding storm windows, weatherstripping, caulking, and using window coverings and treatments.

Storm windows can help improve comfort by reducing air leakage. Weatherstripping and caulking can also minimize air leakage. Use weatherstripping for building components that move like operable windows and doors, and caulking for stationary gaps or cracks.

Window coverings and treatments can reduce heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. However, some window treatments are not …