windows are great...but not when they leak

One of the easiest fixes to our homes that we can do to save money is to make sure that the seals around our windows are not compromised.  If your window has even a slight leak around the edge of the window then you could be loosing hundreds of dollars a year.  I know this sounds cliche, but trust me it is not.  I recently experimented in my own home and so far this winter we have saved just about $300 in 4 months.  It is amazing that this small amount of maintenance can have such a large impact on your money.



Here's what you want to do.  Go to your favorite home improvement store and pick up some exterior sealant and a caulking gun.  Find that transition at the exterior of your house where the siding meets the window trim and make sure that this transitional area is sealed up nice and tight (see the first link for help on this).  This should prevent any air leakage you are experiencing around your windows.  This works in warm, cold, dry and humid climates; really anywhere you want the temperature or humidity level to be different inside your home than it is outside.

Do you feel a draft in your house in the winter?  You may want to feel around the edge of your windows to see if you can feel cold air coming in.  Was this helpful?  Make sure to click on the links for even more helpful information.  And as always, please leave your comments below.