Even with heavy drapes, we've been losing a lot of heat through the windows in our apartment since they aren't double-glazed. Someone told Lucas that you can use saran wrap and place a layer over the window and secure it by using a hair blow dryer and heating it up. This sounded like just an OK idea so I did a little research. I found a website that suggested using bubble wrap instead. The directions sounded easy enough so I gave it a try.
It could be all in my head but I feel like we are retaining at least 50% more heat than we were before. One thing I like a lot about this technique (besides being inexpensive and effective) is you don’t lose light from your windows. Light still comes through nicely and it gives a kind of 70's-80's look to the window.
What You'll Need:
- bubble wrap-large bubbles are best, but small bubbles will do fine
- a sponge or spray bottle filled with water.
- measuring tape and scissors
Directions:
- Cut the bubble wrap to the size of your windows.
- Lightly wipe or spray water onto the window.
- Press the bubble wrap on the wet window BUBBLE SIDE DOWN.
- Smooth bubble wrap over wet window. It should stick - I never had a problem
- If you find any spots are not sticking after the water dries (very unlikely), those areas can be secured with double sided tape or remoisten. If you use too much water the bubble wrap will can start to slide off too.
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| Measure and cut the bubble wrap to the size of your window |
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| after light spraying some water, place bubble warp on window bubble side down |
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| smooth out bubble wrap and gentle press on to the window |
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| Bam - insulated ghetto style windows! |
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