Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Key Points Insulating windows helps to conserve energy and make your home warmer in the winter.Window glass loses heat faster ...

With the onset of cold weather, the issue of heat preservation in the apartment becomes one of the main ones. Heat loss through windows and doors can significantly increase heating costs and reduce ...

As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to gird your garage against the colder temperatures on the way, especially if you’ve got your home workshop in there. Metal garage doors block strong winds ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

This is a beam across the top of a window. It should have had twice as much closed-cell foam insulation. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I need your expert opinion. I’m building a new ...

If your garage door is letting the heat in during summer or allowing all the warmth to escape in the winter, it’s time to consider insulation. Whether you’re turning your garage into a workshop, using ...