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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

How to weatherproof your windows – expert ways to stop drafts

Living room.

Knowing how to weatherproof your windows is essential whatever the climate where you live. Air leaks increase heating and cooling costs, and they compromise the quality of indoor air. And the drafts and cold spots they cause make rooms uncomfortable.

Windows that are weatherproof mean you can cut energy bills by dealing with uncontrolled ventilation. But effective draft-proofing tips will also keep bugs, dust, and moisture out of interiors to ensure they’re more hygienic and healthy spaces.

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