Comments on: Eight Great Ways To Save On Heating Costs

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:05 +0000

Hi Shay,
The Better Homes & Gardens exterior facelift winning home used Woodscapes solid color stain with Sherwin Williams custom mixed colors. You can find detailed information for all of the Better Homes & Gardens contest winners in the resources section in the back of the September 2009 issue.

By: Ken Lempit

Ken Lempit — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:18:11 +0000

Programming a digital thermostat (instead of using it just like the old manual round-shaped ones) can create significant savings while minimizing discomfort. By reducing heating or A/C demand while you are out of the house or asleep, you can save up to 30% on associated costs. And as stated here, setting temps a little colder in winter and warmer in summer also can help. Personally, I’d want to program a t-stat before being cold!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:56:05 +0000

You can buy Window Film at any of the auto parts store ie, napa, discount auto, auto zone or go to a car window tinting shop and ask to purchase bigger pieces from them. They get it on a wider and longer roll.I bought mine at auto zone.

By: Sarah L

Sarah L — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:55:01 +0000

Re: insulating window kits. You can purchase them at Wal-Mart. I purchased a kit for $10. “DUCK Roll-on Insulating Kit”. Kits come in different sizes, I bought the one that covers 4 LARGE windows. It’s double sided tape placed around the window, roll on plastic that is cut to fit the window. Then use a blow dryer to shrink the film. It’s sooo easy and it helps tremendously. You can not tell there is film on the window, it looks clear. Be aware there is a possibility of paint being removed from your window when you take the tape off; however, it’s cheaper to repaint than to heat the great outdoors!

By: Rita J

Rita J — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:17:22 +0000

Home depot Window Film kit
Model: TA71002
Internet/Cat #: 941485
Store SKU #: 113245
Recyclable window film
Easy to install
Prevents frost and condensation
210 In. H x 62 In. W x 0.005 In. D, 0.617 lb

By: Gina

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

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

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

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

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!