Winter Window Weatherization

So much easier than I anticipated. And the results are better too. I grew up not being able to see through the plastic but this stuff is like looking through glass.

I did find it to have a static cling so be careful where you are laying it out when making your cuts.

I found it helpful to attach the top, bottom, and then sides. In that order, while tugging at the edges, I got a much less wrinkled finish.

The kit cost $11. I hope I get that much savings in heat.

I have yet to do my living room window because I need a piece of trim at the bottom of the window. Not only will this give me a place to adhere the plastic, but I will also cut out the draft that comes from the gap in the plaster and the frame of the window. I think this window will make the most significant difference in the efficiency of heating our home.

Curtains!

I had bought a bunch of curtains from Meijer that were on clearance very close to us moving all into the house. I ordered some curtain rods from Khol's. They are less than impressive to say the least. I would NOT recommend them. I didn't return them only because I got them so cheap, with free shipping, and do not want to spend any more time to find good ones right now.

So any way, I've had them for a bit now and have bugged Tom about getting them put up nearly every day. Pretty sure he wants to kill me.

He got them up! Who knew that it could be so challenging though!?

Like... how far to the left and right of the window trim? 
How far above the window trim vs how far down from the ceiling? 
Or - put them right in the trim? 

Let's just say there a few too many holes in my walls following this "experiment" and I know for sure Tom has plotted my torture. They still aren't how I would like them- they aren't all uniform (some rooms are higher than others) and I'm still not sure about the measurements. But we finally just put them up and will stay that way until we both have enough energy to try this again. We have privacy and efficiency!

So, I'm begging - If you have some insight, PLEASE COMMENT!

A picture from the first attempt at putting the rods up. We changed it.