Weather proofing your windows is key to maintaining both a comfortable and energy efficient home in the coming winter months. But as you sit huddled in your overstuffed arm chair, bundled in blankets, trying to Read More
Category: Weatherproofing
Weatherproofing the home or building leads to having more control over the temperature inside. Weatherproofing windows, doors, and rooms such as the attic also leads to reduced heating and cooling costs.
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
Understanding the Types of DIY Foam Insulation
Insulating walls, ceilings, and floors protects the shell of a home from a very cunning enemy: air leaks. Air leaks are cracks and gaps located throughout a home that allow air from outside to mix 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
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
How to Insulate that Folding Attic Stairway
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 2nd floor of your house frigid. How to fix it? In Read More
How and Where to Use Black Foam
Need an outside solution to poor insulation on your home? If you’re a fan of easy DIY projects, consider insulating the outside with black foam — an easily installed, quick and efficient sealant. There are Read More
Stay Warm and Save with Window Air Conditioner Covers
During the hotter months of the year, there is often nothing more comforting than knowing you have a working air conditioning unit. If this unit is of the indoor wall variety, that comfort can easily Read More