Sediment buildup inside your water heater can reduce efficiency and shorten its lifespan. Flushing the tank once a year helps ...

Poorly sealed doors represent one of the most common sources of uncomfortable air leaks and costly energy losses in homes. Exterior doors, or doors that lead directly to the outside, frequently aren`t ...

Stop cold air from invading your warm house by sealing doorways with weather stripping and other insulation. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that plugging holes around doors, windows, pipes ...

Sealing up your home is simple, easy and can cost less than $10. Not doing so can cost you money and make you uncomfortable all winter. Taylor Freitas is a freelance writer and has contributed to ...

Measure the width and height of your old door along each side to determine its position. Also, measure the positions of the hinges, strike plate, and handle/deadbolt boreholes. Round the longest ...

Q-I have been trying to weatherstrip a four-panel overhead garage door, but I cannot get a good seal between the panels, where the wind blows through when the door is closed. The sides and bottom of ...

Weatherstripping may not be the most glamorous part of home maintenance, but it plays a big role in keeping your house energy-efficient and comfortable year-round. When it starts to fail, you could be ...

There’s nothing that says “welcome” like a beautiful, well-maintained front entry. But the door or doors that separate your home from the rest of the world should do more than simply add curb appeal.