As the temperature outdoors drops and heating bills rise inside your home, you might be wondering how to seal windows. After all, leaky windows—especially in older homes with single-pane designs—can ...
Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...
You might not see it, but there’s a good chance your windows are quietly wasting energy—and driving up your utility bill.
Step 1: Use a scraper to remove the old caulk from the interior of the window where it borders the window trim and the ...
Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...
Caulking is a year-round job. In the spring, we caulk the exterior of our home to get it ready for painting. In the summer, we recaulk tubs and showers that may have mildewed during the winter and ...