Here is yet another idea to keep the cold air out of your old house. I had an earlier post about window caulking that peels off when you are done with it. This is an inexpensive alternative for blocking the cold air from seeping into your old windows. I do not use this idea on windows that are in high traffic areas, but on less visible areas that may have drafty windows. There are a few windows in my house that are in need of replacement but haven’t made it to my round tuit list. On these windows I use a product produced by Frost King called Window Insulation, it is a form of shrink wrap for your window. This product seems to be just a little better than the caulking but it is a little less pleasing to the eyes. I use this product in my laundry room and closet window. It seems to completely block the cold air draft coming from the windows, and is fairly easy to install. – First, clean the trim around your windows. Then put the two sided tape on the trim, making sure that you make a complete sealed square. Remove the protective strip off the two sided tape and stick the plastic to the tape. Put the sheet of plastic on one side first then pull it tight to the opposite side first then to the other sides. Get a hair dryer and sweep it over the plastic, the plastic will shrink and make a tight fit over your window. This is another easy, temporary fix for winter electric bill woes. If you would like to get this product for your house go to Lowe’s or any other hardware store.

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