The Easy Fall DIY Project that will save you hundreds this winter.
By: EFynch.com: Home Improvement; Managed Like a Pro! It's Fall, nice outside, and we have a DIY Home Project that is: (1) incredibly easy- 1 to 2 hours (2) cheap to perform - under $20 (3) can save you a few hundred dollars (4) you cannot cause any damage if you mess it up? The task? Caulk your windows! Now, before you scratch your head and hit the "back" button, hear us out. You walls are hollow. You might have insulation, but there are still plenty of open cavities that are a superhighway for cold air, dust, bugs, pollen, etc. Don't believe us, touch one of your exterior walls on an extremely hot/ cold day and you will realize what we mean, especially around your windows (*technical reasoning below). Heating your home can account for 40% of your winter energy bill usage. Therefore any amount of cold air that is prevented from coming in, can quickly add up to savings- so this can be a quick and easy task that really pays off. And Seriously. ....