In response to a question I received after the wood vs. vinyl window blog last week, I'm going to talk a little about weather proofing windows today. For saving money on your heating bill, there aren't many courses of action more helpful than sealing leaky windows. Drafty windows don't just let the cold winter air in, they also allow the warm air out, forcing your furnace to work even harder, and costing you in the long run. Here's a few very basic procedures for improving your windows' winter performance, without having to bite the bullet and buy all new windows. And for those of you not familiar with this concept of cold winters, I promise to deliver a timely air-conditioning blog soon.

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