The Best Outdoor Caulk for Windows (And How to Apply It)
Stop winter drafts before they start. Learn how to choose the right exterior caulk for your windows and apply it perfectly for lower energy bills.
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How to Add Rim Joist Insulation and Stop Basement Drafts
Stop cold basement drafts and lower your heating bills by properly air-sealing and insulating your rim joists with rigid foam.
Do You Need a Chimney Cap? How to Stop Leaks and Animals
Hearing scratches in the flue or finding puddles in your firebox? A missing chimney cap causes thousands in damage. Here is how to measure, choose, and install the right one.
How to Replace a Garage Door Bottom Seal (And Stop Drafts)
Stop drafts, water, and pests from entering your garage. Learn how to replace a worn garage door bottom seal and install a floor threshold for maximum protection.
How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs (Without Making Them Stink)
Stink bugs are invading homes this fall to seek warmth. Learn how to trap and remove them safely without triggering their foul odor, plus essential tips to seal them out.
Winter Ceiling Fan Direction: How to Lower Heating Bills
Don't turn off your ceiling fans this fall. Learn how changing your winter ceiling fan direction can push trapped heat down and lower your heating bills for free.
Your Complete Winterizing a Home Checklist for Fall
Don't wait for the first hard freeze. Use this comprehensive early-fall checklist to winterize your home, prevent burst pipes, and lower your heating bills.
How to Install Foam Weather Stripping on Doors & Windows
Stop drafts and lower your energy bills with this beginner-friendly guide to choosing, prepping, and installing foam weather stripping on windows and doors.
Your Essential Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Before Winter
Prepare your house for colder weather with this actionable fall home maintenance checklist. Learn how to prevent frozen pipes, seal drafts, and prep your heating system.
House Windows Explained: A Simple Guide to Types and Styles
A plain-English guide to identifying house window types, understanding how they operate, and choosing the right styles for your next replacement project.
Crawl Space Doors: How to Seal and Secure Your Access Panel
A poorly sealed crawl space door is a major source of drafts, pests, and moisture. Learn how to replace, insulate, and weatherstrip your access panel for better energy efficiency.
How to Keep Garage Pipes From Freezing and Bursting
Exposed water lines in an unheated garage are a major flood risk. Learn how to properly air-seal drafts, install closed-cell insulation, and safely apply heat tape to protect your plumbing.
How to Soundproof a Home Office Door (Without Replacing It)
Struggling with household noise while working from home? Learn how to soundproof your home office door using cheap, high-impact DIY fixes that block air gaps and add mass.
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Unheated Spaces
Don't let a sudden freeze cause catastrophic water damage. Learn how to identify vulnerable pipes in unheated spaces and protect them with insulation, heat tape, and proper air sealing.
Draft Behind Thermostat? The 5-Minute Fix for Wrong Temps
Is your AC running constantly even though the room feels freezing? A hidden draft behind your thermostat might be tricking the sensor. Here is the safe, 5-minute fix.
How to Fix a Drafty Front Door (And Stop the Cold Wind)
Stop winter drafts and lower your heating bill by replacing worn weatherstripping on your front door frame. Learn how to spot leaks and install a tight seal.
Gap Under Your Front Door? Fix It With a New Door Sweep
Seeing daylight under your front door means drafts, bugs, and wasted energy are getting through. Learn how to replace a worn door sweep for a permanent, weather-tight seal.
How to Air Seal an Attic Before Insulation (The Missing Step)
Planning to upgrade your attic insulation this spring? Don't skip the most critical step. Learn how to find and seal hidden air leaks to keep your upstairs cool and slash your AC bills.