As the season of extreme temperatures gets closer, have you given any consideration as to how you can regulate the cost of energy? Applying spray foam insulation in the rooms that are poorly insulated, such Read More
Category: Air Sealing
Air sealing helps give you gain control over the temperature in your home or building, reduce energy use, and save money on energy bills. There are many inexpensive ways to seal off air leaks.
How to Install Outlet Insulation in Your Home or Building
Electrical outlets located on exterior walls can act as a gateway for air leaks and energy loss. In fact, this source is responsible for approximately five percent of all energy loss experienced in the average Read More
How to Choose Door Sweeps for Exterior Doors
When there are gaps in the door, air comes in whether the door is opened or closed. This leads to heat and energy loss, which leads to higher energy bills. Door sweeps for exterior doors Read More
Window Air Conditioner Covers Install Easily to Save Energy and Cut Costs
Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a Read More
Weatherproofing Windows Reduces Drafts in a Home
In a home that lacks proper insulation, air leaks occur year-round. However, they are most easily felt during the winter months. For example, if you sit at a window that is poorly insulated, or place Read More
Spray Foam Insulation: An Economical Way to Insulate Your Basement
As we approach winter, are you among the homeowners who are thinking of how to limit the number of indoor drafts that are common during cold weather months? Reducing the amount of cold air coming Read More
Weatherproofing Doors Makes for a More Comfy Home and Wallet
Trying to heat the whole neighborhood? Doors by their definition are meant to be opened … and closed. When in use, it is the single largest hole in your home insulation. So make sure when Read More
How to Weatherproof Your Electrical Outlets
There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, Read More
3 Ways to Reduce Drafts Coming From Your Windows This Winter
Barbeques are over, pools are closed, and kids are back in school, signaling the end of summer and the fast approach of winter. When you prepare for the winter season, do you prepare your home Read More
Weatherize Your Home: Cheap, Cheaper & Free Ways to Insulate your Windows
In the first installment of this blog we discussed weatherizing your home, starting with checking for air leaks. Now that you’ve found the leaks, you need to cover them up. It would be great if you could do this without paying outrageous prices, right?