Efficient Abode

How to Find and Seal the Air Leaks Costing You $300 a Year in 60 Minutes

Hidden air leaks in the average home waste 25 to 40% of heating and cooling energy, adding up to $200 to $400 per year in unnecessary utility costs. In about an hour and with under $50 in materials, most homeowners can seal the worst offenders and start saving immediately.

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The $3 Weatherstripping Fix That Can Save You $200 a Year on Heating

Drafty doors and windows are silently inflating your heating bill every winter, and most homeowners never address the simplest fix available. A few dollars of foam or felt weatherstripping applied in under an hour can seal the gaps that steal your heat and pay for itself within days.

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How to Weatherstrip Your Front Door in Under an Hour (and Trim Your Energy Bill)

A drafty front door can account for up to 11% of your home’s total air leakage, quietly inflating your heating and cooling bills year-round. Replacing worn weatherstripping takes less than an hour, costs under $30, and delivers immediate, measurable comfort improvements.

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