Drafty, energy-inefficient windows aren't just a problem during the winter. They are just as big an issue in the summer, when cool air can escape through gaps and the sun's heat pours in through the ...

Poorly sealed windows allow heat to enter your home during the summer and cool drafts during the winter. As a result, your HVAC unit works overtime to maintain your desired temperature, leading to ...

Keep the cold outside where it belongs with these simple tricks that use everything from candles and blankets to tape, pool ...

It's an important part of winterizing your home. When the thermometer starts to drop, drafty windows can make it hard to keep your home warm—and can send your energy bills soaring. Sealing drafty ...

Sealing and insulating windows and doors is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce heat loss during winter. By blocking air leaks, adding insulation and creating barriers between your warm ...

Sealing windows to save energy and increase comfort used to be strictly a pre-winter project. In the summer, screens went on and windows stayed open. Thirty-five years ago, only 23 percent of US homes ...

Reader Richard Horrigan said a product called DampRid helps clear up damp-basement odors. Horrigan said the product, a moisture absorbent, is “easy to use, not expensive, and works wonders.” He said ...