Comments on: Eight Great Ways To Save On Heating Costs

by: Gina

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:37:28 +0000

Re Window insulating kits - do look for them in the fall and don’t buy the pre-cut ones. You can save oodles by buying the big roll and cutting it yourself. If you run out of tape, you can buy more. However, be warned that when you peel them off, the paint will probably come away too. I used to solve this by leaving the film on most windows all year (in Summer, it keeps the heat out), but in my green retrofit I’ll be using interior storms instead. They are made of plexiglass, adhere to the window frame via a magnetic strip and you reuse them every year. This way, I will get to keep the house’s original wood windows.

by: Christopher Corso

Wed, 28 May 2008 21:19:48 +0000

hello, where can I purchase the window insulation kits and is there a brand name to lokk out for? Thank You

by: Martha

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:37:11 +0000

I live in a new condo building with sliding balcony doors. However, this winter i feel a draft coming thru. I want to be able to open the doors in the winter/summer time. What can I do to lower the wind i feel coming thru the connections ?

by: craig

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:56:43 +0000

The window film does work. I purchased mine at Home Depot, but I purchased it in the fall. They may not be stocking it now, as with most stores they also rush into the next season and probably stock patio sets and lawn items.I have also seen the kits at ACO hardware. The time to buy would be October.

by: Melissa

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:12:28 +0000

The window film looks like a great idea, but I second Gail’s request for help on finding it. Went to Home Depot today and the two people in the department with the regular window film (that just covers the glass) had never heard of it.

Thanks!

by: Virginia Cotham

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:02:07 +0000

I have cold air coming into my fireplace area because the exgaust vent does not fit
securely
What can I use to cover the whole?

by: Gail Sage

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:43:44 +0000

Where can i find the window insulation kits? We have tried Lowes and Home Depot and they don’t know what we are talking about.

Thanks,

Gail

by: Steve Swanson

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:33:07 +0000

Hello,
I am writing about what to do about the gap
between the foundation and the siding…I have sprayed for bugs as I have seen some in
the past fly up under the siding where the
mortar hold the block together. I would like to seal this up with perhaps foam rope 1/4″ or perhaps 1/2″ in some areas and then use
caulk to finalize the sealing to keep out bugs,snow,rain and of course cold drafts…
Would you recommend silicone caulking as I
would think clear would be best and as silcone would be more pliable and waterproof?
Please reply!
Thanks,
Steve