i have a old house and it's not insulated anyone know how to keep the heat in till we remodel??

Answer 1

I went through this last winter as well. Seal door and window cracks and gaps with foam insulation. You can use gap and crack sealer but make sure you get the kind that is for windows and doors. It expands less than regular gap sealer as to not bow door frames etc... I also used caulking along the baseboards where I could feel cold air coming up from the basement. Also, you can buy inexpensive foam sealers that install behind light switch and outlet plates to prevent drafts. Sounds funny but I had a light switch in my kitchen that was incredibly drafty and this cheap little fix worked.

I didn't do this but if you wish to you can put some plastic on the exterior of your windows. I believe it is like shrink wrap where you apply heat and it conforms to the shape of the window.

Good luck and stay warm !!!

Answer 2

Ace Hardware carries a product that sells for about $3.50 a package, which contains sheets of clear film and some double sided tape. To use, simply peel off one side of the tape's backing and run a line of the tape around the window, peel off the backing on the other side and place the film upon it..nice 'n smooth. Then, grab your hair dryer and shrink the film!

Using the plastic creates a 'dead air' space that acts as insulation. Shrinking makes it very clear and a very snug fit. You can also buy non-shrink-wrap clear plastic by the package or roll.

Try cord-type weatherstripping .. it is easy to install, requiring only that you press it into place. A spray product that expands and dries to fill gaps is a bit more expensive but works like a charm. It's called Great Stuff...just remember to wear gloves (trust me on this one..sigh)

Other tips would include the insulation blankets already mentioned (good idea that one), keeping furnace vents and doors to unused rooms closed, and using siliconized caulking around your electrical outlet and switch covers, windows and door jambs. Siliconized caulk is about $2 - $3 a tube.

Get an insulation blanket for your water heater, to help retain heat and thereby save gas and/or electricity. They are easy to install...just wrap around and tape. Cost...maybe $15 .

Check around the outside of the house .. insulate any exposed water pipes before freezing weather. You can also insulate water pipes beneath and inside the house to save even more money.

Each state has a website that will have weatherproofing tips. Some states have weatherproofing assistance and financial aid; you might want to consider the programs in your area.

Then, go outside and have a snowball fight!

Answer 3

Block all the gaps in windows and doors. Put a plastic sheet over al lwindows to act as insulation. Newspapers under the carpet for floor insulation and rockwool in the attic to insulate the roof.

Answer 4

I don't know where you live Honey but, winter is coming. Have you heard the story of the grasshopper and the ant? well sweetheart, get a move on. Go to Home Depot right now. You can get a insulation job done by them and get a discount, with credit for one year, no payments. They'll come out and do it for you, think about it.

Answer 5

Plastic over windows.Another layer of insulation in attic if you are not going to demo the ceiling will be the most effective,timely and economical.btw I find lecturing wiseass answers annoying especially those that call strangers honey darlin etc .You?

Answer 6

well I saw on some home improvement show there are these aluminum looking, silver sheets you can buy.... maybe put em in the attic before you get insulation... not sure exactly but I'd check out Lowes or Home Depo