The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Cold drafts around windows and doors can raise heating costs, but a few careful DIY fixes can help reduce heat loss this winter. From window film and bubble wrap to draft stoppers, weatherstripping, and insulated curtains, the best results come from choosing the right method and installing it well.
Essential Concepts
Drafts raise costs.
Use simple winter insulation.
Install carefully, or hire a pro.
Drafty windows and doors can waste heat and drive up bills, but simple fixes like caulk, weather stripping, foam tape, and insulation film can reduce leaks quickly. Start by checking frames for gaps, damaged seals, or fogging, then seal what you can before cold air and moisture cause more trouble.
Essential Concepts
Seal gaps
Inspect frames
Save heat and money