It's that time of year when Old Man Winter is knocking at our door here in the Central Mid West. Reduce your Energy Imprint / Consumption by Winterizing your Home & Business. The Money You Spend on Weatherization will come back to you in savings on your Heating Bills!!! Step 1: Check for Wind / Drafts in your Buildings Structure: a) I check for air drafts entering your Buildings Interior by: Looking for air gaps by sight or you can use a candle (be care full of any open flame in your home/business; especially when testing by windows with Curtains). b) Places to check: Windows, Doors, Visually Inspect Exterior of your Structure for signs of disrepair, Base Boards and Electrical Outlets around the exterior walls of your home, Electrical Outlets Step 2: Stop the Cold Air from entering your Structure: Seal all Cracks, Air Gaps, Add / Vapor Barriers and or Insulation Where Needed a) Seal Cracks around Window Frames with Caulking/Expandable Foam. +Caulking / Expandable Foam can be purchased at Home Improvement Stores, Hardware Stores, Lumber Yards; +Cost $3-$5 / Tube or Can +Foam Strips of Self Adhesive Strips can be added to the Window Frames Costs: $5-$25 / Door b) Doors: +Self Adhesive Strips can be added to the Door Stops around the Door Frame +Costs: $5-$25 / Door Bottom of the Door is the Threshold, Stop Air Infiltration by Installing a New Threshold +Costs: $10-$35 / Door + Seal Door Trim with Caulking / Expandable Foam Insulation Costs: Cost $3-$5 / Tube or Can c) Base Boards + Seal with Caulking or Remove and add Insulation in the Gap between wall material and Flooring Costs: Caulking $3-$5 / Tube; Insulation $20-$45 / Roll d) Exterior Electrical Outlets + Seal with Caulking or add Insulation in the Gap between wall material and Electric Box Remove Electric Box and Seal with Vapor Barrier / Insulation, then Re-Install Electrical Box and Components $20-$45 each by Qualified Handy Man or Electrician) Costs: Caulking $3-$5 / Tube; Insulation $20-$45 / Roll, Step 3 Attic Insulation Next Post, After I research current Pricing on Insulation Material Costs