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November

6, 2007

 

 

 

 

Simple

Insulation Ideas and Tips

by Jaime

Netzer

With winter on the way, it’s a great time to evaluate the amount of

insulation in your home. Adding insulation is often an easy way to

significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency and save money on

heating and cooling bills. If you’re short on time for extensive

insulation projects, though, don’t worry — there are simple options

available, too.

 

Invest in a water heater

insulation jacket. They’re widely available at

hardware stores, inexpensive (usually about $10 to $20), and easy to

install. The reduction of stand-by heat — heat lost through the

walls of the tank — will likely pay for the jacket in less than a

year.

 

 

Weatherstrip leaky doors and

windows.

Modern weatherstripping materials are inexpensive and relatively

painless to install, and can make a world of difference against

keeping winter’s chill outside of your home.

 

 

Insulate hot water pipes (those

that you can get to) that run through unheated areas. Pre-made

pipe insulation is available at most hardware stores and is simple

to set up. Or, create

your own tubing protectors.

 

 

You know those beautiful rugs on

the floor? Consider hanging them on the wall. Not only

will you and visitors be able to enjoy their beauty more, they’ll

provide an extra insulation cushion.

 

Beyond these simple ideas, you could add insulation in your attic

or basement. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration,

winter heating bills will be significantly higher this year. Take

advantage of these simple ideas and others to help

you save

money this winter and well beyond.

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INSULATE

& WEATHERIZE

In

this complete do-it-yourself guide to home insulation and

weatherization, engineer Bruce Harley offers solutions that will make

your home more comfortable in all seasons. Clear explanations, hundreds

of photos and detailed illustrations.

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