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Windows, Doors, & Skylights

Windows affect home aesthetics as well as energy use. <a href="http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/energy-efficient-windows" target="_blank">Learn more about energy-efficient windows</a>.

Windows affect home aesthetics as well as energy use. Learn more about energy-efficient windows.

Doors
Although many people choose wood doors for their beauty, insulated steel and fiberglass doors are more energy-efficient. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/cstewart

Replacing or caulking and weatherstripping exterior doors can save money and energy in your home.

Skylights
A skylight can provide lighting, ventilation, views, and sometimes emergency egress. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/PaulaConnelly

When properly selected and installed, an energy-efficient skylight can help minimize your heating, cooling, and lighting costs.

Window Types
A wood-frame window with insulated window glazing. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/chandlerphoto

By combining an energy-efficient frame choice with glazing materials for your climate, you can customize your home's windows and reduce your energy bills.

Energy-Efficient Window Treatments
The awnings on this home shade the windows and generate electricity. | Photo courtesy of ©iStockphoto/jhorrocks

Choose window treatments that allow you to use natural light while reducing the heat gained in your house when the weather is warm and lost when it's cold.