How to replace door weatherstripping, corner pads and the sweep: find the leaking part, buy the matching profile, and stop the draft.
Replace Door Weatherstripping and the Sweep: DIY Steps Read Post »
Storm windows vs replacement windows: a plain decision guide based on the condition of the window you already have, with ENERGY STAR and NPS sources.
Storm Windows vs Replacement Windows: How to Decide Read Post »
Read the NFRC label U-factor and SHGC in a minute, see which number matters for your ENERGY STAR climate zone, and skip the window sales pitch.
NFRC Label U-Factor SHGC: Which Matters Where You Live Read Post »
Replace or repair windows? Energy choices in order: fix the parts, add a storm window, swap the glass or replace the unit, and why the attic comes first.
Replace or Repair Windows: Energy Choices in Plain Terms Read Post »
Old house energy efficiency starts with safety: knob and tube, vermiculite, lead paint and gas appliances first, then the hidden leaks older homes share.
Old House Energy Efficiency: Where the Heat Really Goes Read Post »
How to measure air sealing results with quick DIY checks and a blower door test, so you know it worked before the next bill arrives.
Measure Air Sealing Results: Checks That Work Fast Read Post »
Home energy audit tools for a first DIY pass: the few worth buying, the thermal camera to borrow, the pro gear to leave to a tester, and what to skip.
Home Energy Audit Tools: What to Buy, Borrow or Skip Read Post »
A thermal bridging house has cold stripes on walls where studs sit. See why, and the sealing and insulating order that actually helps.
Thermal Bridging House: The Cold Stripes on Your Wall Read Post »
Upstairs hot, downstairs cold house? See the attic leaks, insulation gaps and rim joist issues behind it, plus the right fix order.
Upstairs Hot, Downstairs Cold House? Building Causes Read Post »
Diagnose why one room is always cold: match its exterior wall, knee wall, or rim joist to the real leak before calling for HVAC repairs.
Sill plate air sealing stops cold floors and high bills. Learn how to find, seal and insulate the gap where your house meets its foundation.
Sill Plate Air Sealing: Close the Foundation Gap Read Post »
Stack effect house air leaks pull cold air in at the bottom while warm air escapes at the top. Here is why, and the order to seal it right.
Stack Effect House Air Leaks: Why Cold Air Sinks Read Post »
