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sealing windows to preserve AC and save energy in summer looms just as large as sealing them to preserve heat in winter. Replacement is always an option for old windows that leak like a sieve.

Reader Richard Horrigan said a product called DampRid helps clear up damp-basement odors. Horrigan said the product, a moisture absorbent, is “easy to use, not expensive, and works wonders.” ...

Then, wipe the surface dry with an old towel. Next, apply a fresh bead of caulk around the outside perimeter of the window, creating a continuous wind-blocking seal between the window frame and ...

Many houses have white windows and trim, so old windows can be replaced with standard ... Look for the American Architectural Manufacturers Association's seal of approval. The group tests windows ...

To protect the home against flooding, Veno removed four old wooden windows around the house, locked in the empty space with concrete and used a tar membrane to seal it all off. Water level ...