Window Seals: their importance, why failures happen, how to prevent failures, how to fix, and what to look for

<p>Tom Silva shares a few easy ways to stop cold air from making its way inside this winter.</p>

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You guys!! It's #ugliestbathroomreno reveal day! I feel so badly for having made you wait so long. (I've gotten a few emails:) To be honest, it's really not even completely done but I'm sharing it anyway. More on that another day but for today, let's celebrate a "pretty much finished" bathroom renovation! So exciting! We are enjoying it so much that we've almost forgotten what it used to be like. Well almost. The life without a toilet and showering at our parent's houses for weeks is still…

Looking to seal your windows for the winter? Insulating windows for the winter instead of installing new windows is an easier, quicker, and more feasible solution.

Everything seems more difficult when Old Man Winter comes calling. Even everyday activities become major hassles when you have to scrape an iced-over windshield or brave the swirling snow merely to get to work or run a simple errand. Well, you don't have to put up with chattering teeth, bare feet on chilly floors, and sky-high heating bills, no matter how frigid it is outside. Just try a few of our home heat hacks to stay toasty warm and conquer those cold-weather woes.

Try these effective and easy window-sealing solutions to enhance your home's comfort and reduce energy costs.