Caulking window frames, which is typically done to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out drafts, is a fairly common DIY task. If it’s done incorrectly, however, you may be left with ...

Time to seal those gaps around windows, doors and other places to reduce the amount of cold air seeping into your house, which contributes to higher energy bills. Need to know: The right caulk for the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Sitting next to a drafty window is a uniquely miserable experience. Human skin ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

Dear James: I weatherstripped my windows last year, but I can still feel a draft near them on windy days. What else can I do myself to reduce these air leaks? — Troy M. Dear Troy: Most air leaks by ...

For just $10 and a single weekend hour, you can tackle the worst heat leaks in your home. Stroll from room to room, hunt down sneaky drafts, seal up moving parts with weatherstripping, and fill ...

Dear Action Line: How can you tell if your windows are drafty? Our air conditioner runs constantly on windy days. I need to fix this before winter. — D.H., Tulsa. John Vestring, who owns Glass Doctor ...

Q: I have three windows that were installed by a local home-improvement company and one of its subcontractors. Above each window is a large, uncaulked gap of approximately 7/16-inch. This allows water ...