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DIY Insulation, Caulking & Sealing
Best DIY tips for sealing air leaks around windows?, Favorite caulk brands for window sealing—your recommendations?, Spray foam vs. fiberglass insulation around windows—pros and cons?, Preventing drafts: DIY window caulking experiences?, How often should window caulking be replaced?, DIY sealing mistakes to…
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Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
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window sealing: caulk strips vs silicone tubes?
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window insulation kits vs weather stripping - which works better?
I've been noticing a pretty annoying draft coming through my windows lately, and I'm thinking of finally tackling it myself. I've seen those plastic insulation kits you stick…
Keeping the Cold Out Without Breaking the Bank
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Window Insulation Dilemma: Spray Foam or Fiberglass?
I'm finally tackling the drafty windows in my old house and I'm stuck deciding between spray foam and fiberglass insulation. Heard spray foam seals better but can be…
Finally fixed my drafty windows - anyone else tackled this?
After years of feeling chilly drafts every winter, I finally got around to sealing up the gaps around my windows with some weatherstripping and foam insulation. Honestly, can't…
Window caulking adventures: my trick for keeping the cold out
Last winter I finally got fed up with the chilly breeze sneaking through my windows, so I grabbed some silicone caulk and went to town. Messy at first,…