Re: [VAL] RE: VAL Digest V3 #192

["D Welch" <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxx>]

>I am in the process of ripping up my old disgusting carpet. 
>

Hi Wendy,
I'm still devoted to my cork floor. It does give insulation from 
temperature and noise, it is more resilient than either pergo or vinyl, 
and it had prove to be indestructible and easy to clean.  It was not 
cheap, but it was easy to put down.

>pulled out all the old curtains and shades. My intent is not to replace
>those old draperies and just get some fresh shades...so, there's also less
>insulation at the windows now.) W
>
I am a mini blinds fan. I put them in because they were cheap, easy to 
cut myself, give privacy and ventilation at the same time and take up 
less space than the pinch pleated drapes both visually and physically. 
When they are up they are gone.  For insulation, I made window shaped 
panels of mylar triple wall bubble insulation. I put these in the 
windows and then shut them. I also use them as shades by bungee chording 
them on top of the open windows.  As for cold, I just run away. 
Seriously, I think the shades would help with that too.

Daisy