This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

If your heating bill keeps climbing, a ten-dollar trick could make a bigger difference than you think. For less than the price of lunch, a roll of weatherstripping or a tube of caulk can help you lock ...

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to reduce these air leaks? — Troy M. Dear Troy: Most air leaks by ...

Dear Jim: I noticed cold air leaking indoors all winter. The caulk around doors and windows looks bad and should be replaced. Where else should I look for air leaks and is there one caulk I can use ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...

Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...