According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaky and
inefficient windows, skylights and doors account for up to 25
percent of the average household's energy bills. Some sources
estimate as high as 40 percent. A lot depends on where you live:
- Cold climates lose energy in the form of heat - Hot climates
lose energy in the form of cooling The colder or hotter the
climate, the greater your heating or cooling costs and the
greater potential you have to save money on energy costs. Nearly
everyone can benefit by replacing leaky, inefficient windows
with modern energy-efficient windows. Depending on your
location, you can cut energy costs by as much as 15 percent. A
Smart Investment Replacing all of a home's windows can be a big
investment. The good news is, it's an investment that can pay
for itself in just a few years. Here's how: - Improves curb
appeal and increases resale value. According to the 2008/09 Cost
vs. Value Report (a combined effort by Remodeling magazine and
REALTOR® magazine), homeowners can expec