If you’re struggling with cold drafts and higher-than-should-be energy bills in your home, it’s likely that poor window insulation is at fault. There’s not much you can do about wall or roof ...

Step 1: Use a scraper to remove the old caulk from the interior of the window where it borders the window trim and the ...

With the onset of cold weather, the issue of heat preservation in the apartment becomes one of the main ones. Heat loss through windows and doors can significantly increase heating costs and reduce ...

The older your home is, the less likely it is to have energy-efficient windows. Thankfully, the best window insulation kits are an affordable DIY solution that can significantly cut down on the cost ...

Annual energy bills go up, and most of the cost literally escapes through walls, windows, and spaces you can’t even see.

Winter weather is in full swing with the temperatures officially dropping to "way too cold." While we're cranking the heat inside, it's not uncommon to find a chilly draft coming through the windows ...

Title pretty much says it all. The house I live in was built (for simplicity's sake) in 1547. At the time, people built houses using live oak. Which means stuff is crooked. And that means stuff is ...

Heating costs can throw a wrench into your winter budget. But you can limit the losses by addressing the gaps, cracks and waste that drive up fuel costs. Such fixes are available at a lower price than ...

Window replacement companies love to throw around big numbers - "save up to 40% on heating costs!" or "cut your energy bills in half!" These claims sound great, but they're usually based on replacing ...

The front wall of my house is really, really cold. When you sit near it, you can feel a cold draft coming in around electrical outlets. The wood shutter enclosures are cold. The closet in the garden ...