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Caulk of the Walk

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Posted on Oct 14 2009 by Daniel
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Winter’s coming, and that means you’ll start to feel all those drafty areas of your house.  The breeze in the breakfast nook, the cold floor when you step out of bed…

Fight back with foam and caulk. They’re one of the cheapest weapons in the energy efficiency arsenal, and offer both a quick payback and an improved “cozy-factor.”

The good folks at Energy Circle produced this video to show you where to look and how to DIY at home.

Caulk & Foam- Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

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