Weatherize Your Home for the Upcoming Cold

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Nov 13, 2017, 11:10 ET

AVON, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherizing your home is the first line of defense against temperatures – hot or cold – that can send your energy bills through the roof and create an uncomfortable living environment for your family.

Follow these tips from Duck® brand to learn why weatherizing is important and how you can keep warm, and save on energy costs this season.

In a survey commissioned by Duck^® brand, conducted online by Harris Poll, almost two-thirds of Americans live in a home that needs weatherization. Many of those homeowners aren't sure what products to buy or where to start. Don't let drafts sneak into your home this winter – follow the tips below to learn why weatherizing is important and how you can keep warm, and save on energy costs this season.

Where to start: Americans say that they feel large/fair amounts of drafts of cold air enter their homes through doors (24%), windows (25%) and attics (11%). Use these tactics to pinpoint the source of drafts in your home by:

Holding your hand up to windows/doors to identify cracks or gaps – you should be able to feel a draft or temperature change.
Look for daylight coming in through cracks/gaps – chances are if light comes through, so will drafts.
Try blowing out a candle near windows, doors and electrical outlets – if smoke blows sideways, you have a leak.

Defend your home: To bring down energy costs and make the temperature in your home more comfortable, consider defending your home with helpful tools from Duck^® brand, like MAX Strength Silicone Weatherstrip Seals, Roll-On^®Window Insulation Kits, Double Draft Seals, Socket Sealers^(R) and Attic Stairway Covers.

To learn more about weatherization products and tips to make your home more comfortable and efficient, visit DuckBrand.com/Products/Weatherization.

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