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

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat escaping your windows — and drafts coming in — can account for ten to twenty percent of your heating bill. When you’re paying for your own heat, those ...

As the cold winter weather sets in, keeping your home warm and energy-efficient becomes a top priority. One of the biggest causes of heat loss in homes, particularly older ones, is poorly insulated ...

This is a beam across the top of a window. It should have had twice as much closed-cell foam insulation. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I need your expert opinion. I’m building a new ...

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 ...

A New England nonprofit, WindowDressers, helps communities build low-cost, reusable window insulation inserts. The program, brought to Exeter by a local Energy Committee member, aims to reduce energy ...

Next to under-performing insulation, drafts from your windows and doors can be another cause for a cold home. Sealing these ...