This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Are you tired of dealing with drafts, water ...

Inspect and seal drafts around doors and windows to save energy and reduce heating bills. Prepare your plumbing to prevent ...

Weatherizing your windows may sound like a complex task, but all it means is sealing any cracks or gaps to keep the cold air from coming in and the hot air from going out. This will not only ensure ...

Key Points Mice can enter homes through tiny cracks, chew vital lines, and spread disease.It's important to seal cracks ...

Poorly sealed windows allow heat to enter your home during the summer and cool drafts during the winter. As a result, your HVAC unit works overtime to maintain your desired temperature, leading to ...

Photo: Thinkstock Images/Stockbyte via Getty Images. Nestled within the exterior walls of many homes lies a small but crucial feature that most homeowners have never even noticed: weep holes. These ...

This is the first in the occasional “House Hell” series: Our homes are our most precious and scary possessions — precious only when they do not threaten us — but the threats are never-ending. What ...

Q: I have a question about the newer Anderson windows with double-pane glass. Should one still hang a storm window to prevent further insulation? My husband and I have a home that was built in 2003 ...