December 15, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • Page 17 Holiday���������� Holiday decorating tips for those with vinyl windows Hang small wreaths on the inside of a double or single hung window by using suction cups with hooks. Use clear fishing line to loop the wreath gently over the window hardware. Swags of garland or evergreen wreaths outside the home may be put up best by affixing to the siding of the house and not to windows. Bay and bow windows are the ideal location position a Christmas tree for maximum viewing, from both the interior and the exterior of the home. Make your curtain rods work during the holidays. Remove the curtains and hang ornaments from the existing rods on different lengths of fishing line or colorful curling ribbon. No curtain rods? Add inexpensive tension curtain rods to the top or middle section of the windows. Cover the rods with holiday ribbon or fabric, and hang decorations from the rods with fishing line or garland. Encourage children to help decorate the windows with static cling holiday window stickers. The peel-andstick temporary decorations are ideal for putting your home in the holiday spirit. C E L E B R AT E AT T H E N E W W W W. S A L 4 M E N . C O M Santa’s not the only one with a “naughty and nice” list this year. The experts at Simonton Windows® have provided a list of do’s and don’ts for decorating vinyl windows during the holiday season. “Our windows are carefully constructed to provide maximum energy efficiency, aesthetic appeal, and comfort for homeowners,” said Gary Pember, vice president of marketing of Simonton Windows. “To keep them in good operating condition (and to keep your warranty valid) it’s important to never drill into, or puncture, the frame or sash of your windows. Plus, in case of an emergency, egress windows should never be blocked by furniture or holiday decorations.” The “naughty list” – those things that should be avoided -- includes: Never put nails or screws in a vinyl window frame to hold up decorative lights or holiday wreaths. Do not glue, staple, or tape lights to a window frame. Do not place lit candles on a window sill, nor the edge or sash. Never decorate windows with anything that could impede opening those windows quickly, in case you need to use the window as an escape route during an emergency. For example, don’t wrap garland ropes or artificial pine branches around the window hardware. Do not place real pine branches or cones on the window frames or sill. Fresh pine sap can leave nasty stains after the holiday season is over. Use realistic, artificial pine. Although tempting, do not spray “fake snow” onto your windows. The “snow” residue can be hard to remove after the holidays and can hamper the operation of your window if it sticks into the sash or hardware. The “nice list” of ways windows can be highlighted during the holidays includes: Affix suction cups on the window glass to hang glass ornaments, plastic snowflakes, or glass icicles so light can come through the windows to enhance the decorations. HOLIDAY SPECIALS FREE GIFT WRAPPING UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS EXPERT ALTERATIONS PERSONAL SHOPPING AVAILABLE 621 GODWIN AVENUE, MIDLAND PARK, NJ 07432 p. (201)444-1666 w. W W W. S A L 4 M E N . C O M