Insulating windows during cold weather is a great way to use up leftover sheets of bubble wrap. You can use it to winterize cracks around your window frame, too. Here’s how. View this post on ...

With winter around the corner for half the world, it's time to start thinking about getting your home ready for the colder weather. It turns out bubble wrap is a great insulator, and Instructables ...

If you’re struggling with cold drafts and higher-than-should-be energy bills in your home, it’s likely that poor window insulation is at fault. There’s not much you can do about wall or roof ...

Because covered windows improve heat retention, your furnace or heat pump doesn’t have to work as hard, lowering your heating ...

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

The annual battle with heating bills is firing up again this December as, even with the milder conditions we had in November, almost everyone will now have their heating on almost constantly as we ...

Pipe wrap foam is great for insulating exposed pipes during the winter. But if you don’t have what you need on hand and you see a place you missed, try using bubble wrap. You easily can wrap it around ...

SAVVY homeowners have discovered a cheap and effective way to keep their properties warmer over winter. With energy costs on the rise and cold snaps hitting hard, simple and affordable solutions are ...

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