Winterize Your Home
POSTED: 1:08 pm EST December 14,
2005
UPDATED: 3:43 pm EST December 14,
2005
Winterizing your home can help keep the heat in your home and can save you money on fuel. Many steps are easy to do yourself and require a few inexpensive items found at your local hardware store.
Links: Resources
Printable: Winterization Checklist
Weatherizing Windows
You'll need:
Plastic window insulator kit (about $5 a window) Scissors Hair Dryer
Step-By-Step:
Slideshow | 
Video
Sealing Up Outlets
You'll need:
Plastic foam electrical outlet sealers (about $2 for a pack of 6) Screwdriver
Step-By-Step:Slideshow | Video
Insulating Pipes
You'll need:
Foam pipe sleeves (about $4-7 for a pack of 4) Utility knife or scissors Duct tape
Step-By-Step:Slideshow | Video
Other Winterization Instruction Videos:
Door Sweeps
Weatherstripping
Thermostats
Links: ResourcesPrintable: Winterization ChecklistWeatherizing Windows
You'll need:
Step-By-Step:
Slideshow | VideoSealing Up Outlets
You'll need:
Step-By-Step:
Slideshow | VideoInsulating Pipes
You'll need:
Step-By-Step:
Slideshow | VideoOther Winterization Instruction Videos:
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