I know that a lot of Americans are still struggling financially and even if you are not here are a few tips to keep cash in your bank account rather than going to the utility companies. Insulation, everyone knows it will keep you warm in the winter, it will also keep you cool in the summer. A properly insulated home will reduce utility expenses by keeping in the air temperature you are paying to create either through heating or A/C. Make sure that you follow safety precautions when installing insulation by wearing respirators and applying vapor barriers as recommended to avoid mold problems.
Now that you have a well insulated home it is time to look at environmental losses through drafts, your insulation won't do you a bit of good however if your home is victim to drafts from being poorly sealed. Take some time to examine windows which can account for up to 60% of drafts in the home as well as tops and bases of standing walls. Seal up those areas that have any gaps at all, then go up to your attic or crawl space and seal off the tops of those walls since almost every wall has penetrations for plumbing electric etc. filling and sealing the tops will help to hold in the climate your hard earned money goes to create. When you are ready to invest some money into your home for long term savings these are great places to start, but remember there is always more you can do i.e.; door sweeps insulated doors, etc. use your imagination and some good old-fashioned elbow grease and watch the savings pile up. there will definitely be more on this topic soon!
-TODD
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