Key Points Caulking windows and doors in the fall helps seal gaps, reduce drafts, and improve energy efficiency before winter.Most caulks work best above 40°F, but specialty products can handle colder ...

Air leaks can waste a lot of your energy dollars. Whether leaks are letting hot air inside during the warmer months or letting in drafts during the cooler season, one of the quickest energy- and money ...

Achieving razor-sharp paint lines on new door casing comes down to proper caulking and masking tape technique. Watch as old ...

Whether it’s air-conditioning or heating season, leaks at home can cost you energy—and that adds up to money blowing in the wind. An estimated 65 percent of a homeowner’s utility bill is used to heat ...

Q: I have several old doors paneled in the Cross and Bible style (four panels in the frame). When they dried out and contracted, the frame pieces separated quite a bit on some of the doors. It was the ...

Q: I had insulation blown in my house last winter and expected it to be pretty cozy. Well, the drafts got worse along the floor and around windows. The insulators provided no satisfactory answer. What ...

Q: I've got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There's a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal between the ...