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| Weatherizing Windows with Plastic
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When weatherizing windows is it best to put plastic on the inside or outside of the house?
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| Posted on: 10/08/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Making a Heat Register Cover
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Using a flap from a cardboard box, cut it to fit over your furnace register. On one side of the flap, place two strips of magnetic craft tape. Place the flap onto the register with the tape side down. If properly sized, it should work nicely. I would suggest that you place the tape on the longest sides of the flap.
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| Posted on: 04/25/2008 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Winterizing Your Steel Doors
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It's a little late in the season for this one, but will be good for next winter. If you live in a manufactured home or trailer, most or all of them have steel entry doors. I have found that by using a magnetic curtain rod and hanging an insulated drapery panel on the inside of the door in the winter, cuts down on a lot of cold coming off the door.
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| Posted on: 04/04/2008 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Coffee Grounds for Icy Sidewalks
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I came home during a freezing rain storm on Sunday Night. My cement steps were treacherous and I was out of Ice Salt and table salt. I racked my brain to think of what I could use and went to make myself a pot of coffee then I thought of the used coffee grounds.
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| Posted on: 03/19/2008 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Where Can I Find Plastic Film for Windows?
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It's nobody's favorite, but plastic film can be a good short-term
solution to poor performing windows - especially traditional storm
windows. Installed on the outside, it helps reduce air infiltration.
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| Posted on: 10/19/2006 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Making a Wind Stopper for the Winter
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Making a Wind Stopper for the Winter. If this winter, you need to stop cold air from entering under your door, simply stick paper tape to the bottom edge of the door. Not under the door but simply on the inside edge of the door. . .
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| Posted on: 08/31/2006 | 4 Feedback(s) |
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| Low Emissive Window Glazing Materials
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None of the window glazing materials I've seen seem to be "low emissive," and they all recommend preparing the sash by priming with oil-based primer. I want to do all of my home improvement projects in as environmentally friendly and healthy way as possible. What do you recommend?
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| Posted on: 07/23/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Save Energy by Winterizing Windows
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By Ellen Brown
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 Windows can account for as much as 35 to 40 percent of a home's heat loss. With heating costs on the rise, that can translate into significant dollars. New windows are not in everyone's budget, so if you are looking to increase the energy efficiency of existing windows, here are some simple tips for sizable energy savings.
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| Posted on: 11/22/2005 | 8 Feedback(s) |
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| Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill
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By Ellen Brown
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 Fall is a great time for a home-energy audit, and there are a surprising number of ways to save energy in your home without investing a major amount of money-or even time. Here are some tips that can save you from several to hundreds of dollars per year.
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| Posted on: 09/26/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Winterizing Vacation Homes
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Shut off water systems by turning off the pump or shutting the valve if on city water. Drain the pressure tank...
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| Posted on: 05/04/2005 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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