Window draft

Do you need to insulate windows for winter? Follow this easy DIY tutorial to install a window insulation kit at your home.

Stop those drafty windows from driving up your heating bill. These fixes, which can cost you less than $10—or well over $100—can help you stay warmer this winter.

Make your drafty home feel cozier this winter with these low-tech, low-cost tips for fixing drafty windows, doors, and other problem areas.

With the blustery winds of winter making their annual return, chances are you’ve started to notice those drafty areas in your home rearing their ugly heads again. Aside from creating anything but a cozy environment, drafts (or air leaks) can be particularly detrimental to your wallet, making seasonal air sealing a must. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air sealing your home can lead to savings of up to 20 percent per year on your energy bills.

Even when the weather outside gets frightful, wind-blocking draft dodgers are delightful... and wonderfully simple to make. Just as we lose body heat through our heads, our houses lose warmth through pesky drafts that sneak in through doors and windows. While it lacks the romance of a toasty fire in the hearth, stopping up those drafts can go a long way in preserving the heat generated by your radiator or heater. We've compiled a collection of our favorite DIY draft blockers in the hopes…

Everything seems more difficult when Old Man Winter comes calling. Even everyday activities become major hassles when you have to scrape an iced-over windshield or brave the swirling snow merely to get to work or run a simple errand. Well, you don't have to put up with chattering teeth, bare feet on chilly floors, and sky-high heating bills, no matter how frigid it is outside. Just try a few of our home heat hacks to stay toasty warm and conquer those cold-weather woes.

If you have tried replacing the weather stripping in your windows, but still find that they are drafty, see how to insulate drafty windows here.

Learn 16 ways to reduce energy costs this winter by making little changes (and a few big ones) around your home.

Before I got Elliot the Cat, I used to put up those plastic shrink wrap sheets over my windows (the kind that came with double sided tape). They worked well but I had to redo them every winter and…

Brand WanderGo Material Polyethylene (PE) Colour White Item thickness 2.5 Millimetres Recommended uses for product Window, Door