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Am I really asking you to pick out and install some curtains? There’s a very, very good reason, aside from being fashionable. Which I’m not. Curtains, especially the heavier fabric ones, are good insulators. They retain heat very well, and also block a lot of cold air. Try this. If you have curtains, on a […]
What does locking your windows do? First, when a window is locked it typically forms a tighter seal between the two individual windows, so air is less likely to be leaked in our out of the house. Think about it. There has to be some gap for the windows to slide next to each other. […]
It’s getting pretty hard around my area to predict when the first serious cold spell will strike. It seems to be getting earlier and earlier every single year. That aside, if you have storm windows, make sure they are in working order before the colder weather arrives. Here’s a brief checklist on what to look […]
If you have particularly drafty windows or just want to improve the overall insulation of the window quickly and easily, install insulated plastic. This is recommended generally for windows with leaks you can’t seem to find or are having trouble repairing. Of course the optimal solution would be to replace the window eventually, but right […]
When you’re talking about saving money on your heating and cooling, aside from changing some habits, this is where most of your work will probably be…windows and doors. Plus…a lot of the work involved is simple and can be done in no time at all. Windows and doors are unique because they connect you and […]
Let’s face it – any time is the right time when it comes to saving money! You may think of utility savings in the colder winter months, when you see your first high heat or gas bill. But the truth is, saving money on utilities, whether it is natural gas, electricity or water is a […]
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to save money. Here’s a list of some common household items you can use throughout this site that can actually help save on heating or cooling costs (think of it as a supply list): Electrical Tape Weather resistant and can withstand temperatures of 15 – 194 […]
Turning down your thermostat by just a few degrees to 68 F in the winter can save 5-10% on your overall heating bill. If you think about it, this makes sense. By turning down the thermostat to a more reasonable temperature in the colder months, there is less of a difference between the air outside […]
There’s a newer product now that advertises great savings on your energy bills while being nearly invisible (if you want it to be). It is replaceable easy installation window film. The concept is simple and straightforward. Placing a special film, which can be cut or trimmed to size, over the window pane in theory reduces […]
I am all about saving money, and one frosty morning I discovered that one of my window panes was rather draft. Turns out that window had come loose and was longer in close contact with the bototm of the window sill. When this happens, the best course of action is usually to use foam tape […]