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Winter is here in New England and it is cold. If you've been feeling chilly in your home office or noticing a cold draft while relaxing on the couch, you're not alone. Many homes have little gaps and cracks that allow cold air to sneak in and warm air to escape, making your home feel cool and driving your energy bills up. Before you crank up the heat again, try the simple and affordable weatherization tools described below. They can go a long way in reducing drafts, making you more comfortable, and saving you money.
Foam Gaskets
Hover your hand over an outlet or light switch. Do you feel a draft? Then you need foam outlet and switch gaskets! Electrical boxes behind wall sockets penetrate into the wall cavity, making them a common source for air leaks. Switch and outlet gaskets are thin, insulating pieces of foam made to fit behind outlet and switch covers to prevent this. At ten cents apiece, you can’t afford to not equip your home with them.
Weatherstripping
Windows are common culprits for drafts, particularly if they are old - but don’t go out and break the bank on new windows just yet. You can use easy, cost-effective weatherstripping to draft-proof your windows instead. Weatherstripping comes in many sizes and colors designed to suit your windows, doors, and preferences. Installation is clean and easy, as it works just like self-adhesive tape. Simply trim it to the appropriate size and stick it in place.
Window Insulation Film Kit
A step beyond weatherstripping, window insulation film seals the entire surface of the window. Everything you need is in the kit. Just attach the self-adhesive plastic channels to the window frame, then spread the clear vinyl across the window. Then, use the thin plastic spline to lock the vinyl into the channel. Similar to sealing a plastic bag, a tight seal is created, giving you a strong, yet nearly invisible barrier between the cold winter air and your toasty warm home.
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