Weatherstripping adds a barrier between outside air and indoor living space, helping to block drafts that lead to high heating costs. (Duck® Brand) One of the quickest energy- and money-saving tasks you can do is weatherstrip your windows and doors. Weatherstripping is a piece of rubber, foam, metal or other material used to seal the … Read more
No home is completely energy-efficient — weatherize yours so it reaches maximum efficiency, regardless of the weather. It’s been said that life has two certainties: death and taxes. But there’s actually a third thing: thermal expansion. Homeowners should understand this event, how it affects your home’s energy efficiency, and — above all — what to do … Read more
In this special episode of the Today’s Homeowner Podcast, I’m talking with Brittany Lapidus, Product Manager at Shurtape Technologies, LLC. Shurtape makes all of Duck Brand’s products, which include home weatherization solutions. Weatherization simply refers to preparing your home for extreme temperature changes that could affect its energy efficiency. All of these tasks are easy … Read more