Add weather-stripping to doors and windowsWeather-stripping can be plastic, foam, felt or metal; its job is to seal small gaps, keeping moisture and cold air outside where they belong. Look around your doors and windows: Is the weather-stripping torn or missing? This can become expensive if ignored. On doors, make sure the bottom seal is working properly — there are many sweeps, gaskets and thresholds designed to seal this gap. Doors generally need weather-stripping in their jambs as well. Adhesive-backed foam pads are easy to install for this purpose. Newer, energy-efficient windows generally don't require added weather-stripping, but if your windows are older, weather-tripping can keep drafts at bay and energy costs down.
Check storm windows
If you have storm windows that are cracked or dirty, repair and clean them now — prior to autumn installation.
If you have storm windows that are cracked or dirty, repair and clean them now — prior to autumn installation.
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