Yes, older homes can be weatherized » Yale Climate Connections – GWC Mag

As winter approaches, people with older homes may worry about the high cost of heating drafty rooms in the coming months.

But homeowners can reduce heating expenses and make their space more comfortable with just a few simple weatherization projects.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, caulking air leaks around windows can reduce energy costs by 10 to 20%.

Weather stripping around windows and doors and adding insulation to the attic, basement, and crawl spaces of a home can also prevent warm air from escaping.

By reducing drafts, weatherizing can help keep it nice and toasty inside.

And it can help reduce climate-warming pollution. If the home is heated with fuel oil or natural gas, saving energy decreases a homeowner’s use of fossil fuels.

The DOE has created a webpage that can help do-it-yourselfers figure out which energy-saving projects will offer the biggest bang for their buck. It includes step-by-step directions, the skill level required, approximate prices, and the amount of energy that can be saved by completing each project.

So homeowners can decide which projects to tackle in order to help keep their homes warm when the temperatures turn cold.

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