Good tip about the backer rod—I overlooked that step once and regretted it later. A couple more points from experience: - Definitely agree on exterio...

Yep, been there myself. Also worth checking weatherstripping—mine looked fine at first glance, but a closer look showed it was cracked and brittle. Qu...

Cleaning out the dryer vent definitely helps with efficiency. I've noticed similar improvements myself after doing it. A few other things I've found h...

- Comfort alone can justify the effort, totally agree. - Did mine a couple years back—similar experience. Bills not drastically lower, but afternoons ...

- Had a similar experience when we replaced our ancient furnace—thought it'd be a nightmare, but it was surprisingly painless. - Bills dropped noticea...