With the changing seasons, a lot of us find ourselves playing the temperature game with the thermostat. This constant battle not only wreaks havoc on the energy usage, but the bills as well. Keep things Read More
Category: Weatherization
Weatherization is ideal during months of extreme weather, such as summer and winter. It keeps the inside air in, and the outside air out. In this way, weatherization can dramatically decrease energy costs.
Cost Effective and Easy to Install Weatherization Options
To prevent cold air from entering your home during winter, and hot air from flowing in during summer, you need to close up the gaps in your windows to create a tight seal. Not only Read More
Use Q-Lon Weatherstrip to Prevent Energy Loss from Doors
A door’s weather seal can wear out over time, causing cold and costly drafts to flow into your home. A simple way to check if your doors have this problem is through a sight test. Read More
The Many Uses of Venture Tape
Vinyl tape, which is commonly known as Venture Tape (manufacturer), is good for weatherization as well as many other things. Vinyl tape is an insulative weatherization tape widely used for seaming vinyl faced fiberglass insulation Read More
DIY Insulation: Closed Cell Spray Foam Kits
If you live in North America, you’re probably experiencing record breaking cold temperatures this year. Related to that, you’re probably also seeing shocking energy bills. Lack of insulation is the main cause of high energy Read More
Finding the Right Door Sweep for Your Home
With or without a security system, your door may allow access to intruders — but not the kind you have in mind. Dust, cold air, bugs, and more use the open spaces between door bottoms Read More
5 Cost Effective Ways to Weatherproof Windows
Your windows are your first line of defense against the winter cold or summer heat. Air leaks, gaps, or cracks in your windows let outside weather sneak into your home, and can raise your energy Read More
Savings and Staying Warm with Window Air Conditioner Covers
Air conditioners can be a gift from the heavens during sticky summer months, but as the seasons roll into cooler weather, those same air conditioners are a silent source of energy and monetary waste. Prevent Read More
Smoke Pencil: What it is and How it Helps Save Energy
While it may sound like the latest craze in runway makeup, the smoke pencil has benefits far beyond the superficial. What does it do? Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1980’s sci-fi flick, this Read More
3 Places to Insulate with an Attic Stairway Cover
So you have an attic on the top level of your house and it’s leaking gobs of cold air out in the winter — making the second floor of your house frigid. How to fix Read More