It’s September and fall is just around the corner on Long Island. After this hot and humid summer, we are all looking forward to pleasant days and cooler nights perfect for enjoying an evening stroll or a post-dinner walk. Our Renewal by Andersen of Long Island friends and neighbors will soon be thinking about pulling out the sweaters before long.

As wonderful as fall weather is in our area, we know winter will follow quickly behind. Soon we’ll see more frequent overcast skies, gray days and cold, bitter wind. Those dreary days will push us inside more, so you’ll want to keep your interior living spaces as warm and bright as possible.

The Pros and Cons of Window Treatments on Long Island  Almost everyone on Long Island can agree that curtains and other window dressings are an essential part of any interior décor. Window coverings can make a room feel cozy and welcoming or more elegant and formal. There are myriad choices to complement every decorating preference, budget and window style.

As with other replacement window choices, there are pros and cons to adding window treatments, here are a few.

If you’re thinking of buying replacement windows for your Long Island home, you may have lots of questions. What styles are the best fit for your home? Which replacement windows have the highest energy efficiency ratings? Can you afford a full-house of replacement windows? Perhaps your highest priority – and the most pressing question – is finding out whether installing replacement windows always lowers heating and air conditioning bills.

Here’s the straight answers from your Renewal by Andersen of Long Island team about replacement windows and monthly savings on heating and air conditioning bills.