Keep your heat inside this winter by finding and plugging up those leaks. You can do this by using a candle. Look at the candles movements to help you detect leaks. Another method is by carefully holding an incense stick up to each frame and watch the smoke to see if there is a leak. (Be sure to remove all curtains and drapes first to avoid a fire.)
Once you detect a leak, mark it with a pencil and continue looking for heats leakages in your house.
Once you have detected your leaks use caulking or weatherstripping to seal the cracks.There are many youtube clips to help you with how to do this effectively.
Use caulking or weather-stripping around window sashes and exterior doors, too, as well as around foundation cracks, pipe outlets and other places where air can escape.
For door drafts, place an old-fashioned draft dodger or draft-blocker along the bottom saddle.
Finally be sure your heating thermostat is not affected by drafts that might give an incorrect reading.
wow, thanks. i could use that in my garden house.
ReplyDeleteNeed to replace most of the weather stripping on my back rooms. Not looking forward to it.
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This definitely looks great for energy and heat. I will try this out!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely follow for more tips like this :). Thanks for sharing!
Good stuff here, summer project for next winter for sure.
ReplyDeleteWeather stripping isn't going green, it's just plain smart. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteHaha im with J.R on this one
ReplyDeletemm, yes i see.
ReplyDeletelooks very handy! getting cold down her in new zealand!
ReplyDeleteInteresting info you have to share. Keep it coming so I can get the knowledge needed to save energy [read money].
ReplyDeletevery helpful, thanks
ReplyDeletemaybe next winter. its april
ReplyDeleteinteresting, too bad here winter is just about over. i guess that means i have a bunch of time to do it before next winter though :D
ReplyDeleteWow very nice idea, might actually do this to my room, since it can get pretty chilly in here.
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Oooh I never knew about the candle or incense stick method, perfect timing too, it's getting cold now.
ReplyDeletenever thought of using an incense.. what a simple, but useful method. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat idea, maybe I'll take care of my leaky wooden windows this way, thanks!
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This post could not come at a better moment. I'm fighting an awful cold right now thanks to my drafty window.
ReplyDeleteGood advice with the candle, like it.
ReplyDeleteyep, doing it every year
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A fresh start!
James
hmmm thanks for the tips should keep my room nice and warm when needed
ReplyDeleteI really love the concept of this blog and the clean layout. Making mental notes as I'm reading your posts.
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Who DOESN'T have weatherstripping? :O
ReplyDeleteThis is really coming in handy! Wow!
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Hope everyone supports this blog as well.
Jake
wise words, i remember david suzuki saying something about this B-D
ReplyDeleteNever thought to use a candle, very clever.
ReplyDeletethis is a great idea! i think my mom has something similar for the bottom of our front door
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