As the final few warm days of the year float by, this is do-it-yourselfer’ last chance to prepare their homes for the cold sting of winter. Of all the energy-efficiency steps a homeowner can take, ...

Q: As cold weather approaches, I want to make sure that my house is weatherproof. I have installed new weatherstripping at the doors, but is there anything else I can do? A: Weatherstripping your ...

Among the biggest energy wasters in American homes are drafty exterior doors. To make your door more energy-efficient, try one (or more) of the following: replacing a hollow door with a solid one; ...

Whether it’s air-conditioning or heating season, leaks at home can cost you energy—and that adds up to money blowing in the wind. An estimated 65 percent of a homeowner’s utility bill is used to heat ...

Q: I've got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There's a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal between the ...

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 ...

Q: The threshold on my front door is ruined, and I need to replace it. I have a single door that is about 15 years old. I don’t want to replace the entire door, just the threshold. I would appreciate ...

Q.When it rains, water leaks into our basement just under our front door. The previous owner installed the door, and much of the work he did around the house we've discovered is sub-standard. What do ...