Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as ...

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.” ...

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.

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 ...

Sealing drafty windows is an important part of winterizing ... Open the window and remove any old or damaged weather stripping. Thoroughly clean all areas where new stripping will be placed ...

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 ...