If you’re struggling with cold drafts and higher-than-should-be energy bills in your home, it’s likely that poor window insulation is at fault. There’s not much you can do about wall or roof ...

Step 1: Use a scraper to remove the old caulk from the interior of the window where it borders the window trim and the ...

With the onset of cold weather, the issue of heat preservation in the apartment becomes one of the main ones. Heat loss through windows and doors can significantly increase heating costs and reduce ...

Winter is a season of beauty, with snow-dusted lawns and sparkling frost transforming the landscape into a picturesque wonderland. However, along with its charm comes a set of challenges for ...

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

From getting the biggest bang for your buck buying fresh strawberries to a novel way to insulate windows from winter cold, the 2023 Farmers’ Almanac has some life hacks to share. “Everybody’s ...

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An expert has shared a simple trick that could help trap more heat in your home, without the need to turn up the heating.

We used to worry about catching a cold from an old house's drafts. Now we worry about losing our shirts. Part of our country's housing stock was built when heating fuel was cheap and insulation ...

The weather this week is warm and the Detroit Tigers are still playing baseball, but local hardware store workers say homeowners still need to get prepared for the coming winter. After a very mild ...

To put it into action, cut the bubble wrap to match the size of the window with scissors, then spray a film of water onto the ...