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2x4 R15 Factor
When insulating typical 2x4 wall construction an R factor of R11 or R13 is used. To comply with Energy Star requirements, use ... |
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AC Insulation
If you have a room air conditioner, remove it for the winter or seal it up and insulate it. Water heater insulation jackets ... |
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Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ... |
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Attic Door Insulation
Attic doors are a major source of heat loss in many homes. To stop airflow, weatherstrip the edges and insulate the back side ... |
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Attic Work
Attic work is hot and tiring. Work in the morning before it gets hot and keep lots of cool liquids handy to avoid over heating. |
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Bathroom Fan Insulation
Bathroom fan fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below with ... |
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Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ... |
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Blown-in Insulation
If you need to insulate your attic, blowing in cellulose insulation is an easy job you can do yourself by renting a machine at ... |
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Body Heat
If your house is empty for a month, your heating system has to work extra hard to restore the heat when you come back. More ... |
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Caulking Payoff
Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. ... |
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Cellulose Insulation
Cellulose insulation is made of almost entirely of recycled materials, mainly newspaper. It can cover harder to reach areas ... |
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Cool Windows
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Before you add to your electric bill trying to keep cool this summer, add ... |
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Curtain Help
To save on heating and cooling costs, close your curtains and shades at night; open them during the day. |
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Damper Insulation
P oorly fitting fireplace dampers allow air to move freely up and down the chimney, often resulting in significant ... |
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Dirty Insulation
Look for dirty spots in your insulation, which often indicate holes where air leaks into and out of your house. You can seal ... |
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Exterior Caulking
Small openings on the exterior of your home can allow for significant energy loss. Caulk around openings for electric, gas, ... |
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Forced Air Insulation
In homes with forced air heat there may be large cracks or gaps where the ducts pass through the ceilings, floors and walls. ... |
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Heat Leaks
Depressurize your home to help detect leaks. On a cool, very windy day, turn off the furnace. Shut all windows and doors. Turn ... |
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Home Weatherizing
Insulation and air-sealing improvements to the shell of your home will always improve your comfort, regardless of the size and ... |
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Hot Water Savings
Water heating typically accounts for 14 percent of your utility bill. Repairing leaky faucets, insulating the water heater ... |
