The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

If you’re struggling with cold drafts and higher-than-should-be energy bills in your home, it’s likely that poor window insulation is at fault. There’s not much you can do about wall or roof ...

When the furnace is working overtime, it's important to find ways to save. Find out if plastic window wrap actually works and how to use it.

“To block heat exchange, you can put a lot of insulation in your walls, but windows need to be transparent,” study co-author ...

The older your home is, the less likely it is to have energy-efficient windows. Thankfully, the best window insulation kits are an affordable DIY solution that can significantly cut down on the cost ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee prepares for drywall installation while tackling insulation and window DIYs.

Drafty windows can make your home uncomfortable and significantly affect your heating and cooling bills. You can save an average of 15 percent on these costs when you seal the gaps around your home ...

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