Increase Home Comfort AND Save Money

In the colder months of the year, one of the easiest ways to save money and increase the comfort of your home is to draft proof around windows and doors. Not only will this prevent the heat from escaping, but you will not have to suffer through sitting near a window with a cold blast of air piercing your neck.

Here are some simple and inexpensive ways to draft proof your home.

Doors: Place a towel across the bottom of outside doors to block the common air gap at the bottom seam. If the door is used infrequently, consider a more solid block perhaps by putting a strip of duct tape along the bottom [and sides if it is not too ugly]. If there is an outer screen door put a towel inbetween the two doors for an additional layer of protection.

Windows: Available at most hardware stores is draftproofing tape which is a clear, low tack tape that can be applied around the seams of the window. Another option is seal the window with a sheet of clear plastic. There is draftproofing plastic specifically made for windows that is inexpensive, easy to apply and readily available. The downside with this is that for some it can register on the 'ugly scale'

By spending just a few dollars and a little bit of time, it is amazing how much more comfortable you can make both your home and your pocketbook.