Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

Dear Jim: I noticed cold air leaking indoors all winter. The caulk around doors and windows looks bad and should be replaced. Where else should I look for air leaks and is there one caulk I can use ...

If your heating bill keeps climbing, a ten-dollar trick could make a bigger difference than you think. For less than the price of lunch, a roll of weatherstripping or a tube of caulk can help you lock ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to reduce these air leaks? — Troy M. Dear Troy: Most air leaks by ...

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Welcome to the second installment in our eight-week winterizing challenge. Last week we talked about a quick fix for drafty windows—insulating them with a quick-stick plastic during the winter. My ...

Q: I had insulation blown in my house last winter and expected it to be pretty cozy. Well, the drafts got worse along the floor and around windows. The insulators provided no satisfactory answer. What ...

Your windows have a greater impact on your winter heating bills than you might realize. According to the U.S. Energy Department, heat loss through windows accounts for 25% to 30% of residential ...

PITTSFIELD — After waiting years for help, Berkshire Community College now has the money to deal with a longstanding environmental concern. The college will replace old windows, ridding two major ...