Inspect and seal drafts around doors and windows to save energy and reduce heating bills. Prepare your plumbing to prevent ...

Whether it’s air-conditioning or heating season, leaks at home can cost you energy—and that adds up to money blowing in the wind. An estimated 65 percent of a homeowner’s utility bill is used to heat ...

Poorly sealed windows allow heat to enter your home during the summer and cool drafts during the winter. As a result, your HVAC unit works overtime to maintain your desired temperature, leading to ...

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 ...

There are so many unnecessary home maintenance projects that you don't actually have to do. However, caulking is certainly not one of them. In fact, it's one of the simplest ways to protect your home ...

Q: I had insulation blown in my house last winter and expected it to be pretty cozy. Well, the drafts got worse along the floor and around windows. The insulators provided no satisfactory answer. What ...

Dear Jim: I noticed cold air leaking indoors all winter. The caulk around doors and windows looks bad and should be replaced. Where else should I look for air leaks and is there one caulk I can use ...

You’re not battened down for winter if you haven’t caulked. “Caulking solves a multitude of sins when gas prices are soaring and the winter’s coming on,” said Gary Benz of West Hill Hardware in Akron.

Freezing winds and icy conditions in a brutal winter caused many people to notice drafts and cold air seeping into their rooms. Many homeowners dread spending the time and money to replace windows and ...