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3 Low-Cost Ways to Fix Leaky Windows
If the "wind eye" focused on you last winter, but you're not ready to invest in new windows, you can still cut your energy bills if you seal those air leaks -- and if you do so now, you'll prevent cool air from escaping your home this summer. These tips are also a sneaky way to improve the value of your home! Here are three low-cost tips to help keep air leaks at bay:
1. For most windows: Just fill the gaps. Easier said than done if you're dealing with old, flaky caulk, weather stripping, or adhesive that's really tough to remove. But if you don't clean it off well, your new caulk and stripping won't adhere well and could peel away before you see any benefits. However, a common household product, petroleum jelly, removes that adhesive goo quite well. Just rub the jelly over the sticky goo, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away. Another swipe with...
