Sealing our windows was easier than I thought and helps the climate

I bought some foam tape from the store and lined all the window edges. It stopped the cold air from coming in RIGHT away. We're using less energy now, which is GOOD for fighting climate change. Plus, the house is much more comfortable.

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iriskim3d ago

Sealing windows can also cut down on street noise, which is a nice bonus.

paul_taylor2d ago

In my Brooklyn apartment, sealing windows did little for the constant sirens outside.

the_claire2d ago

That's the tough part about city living, some noises just cut through everything. Sealing helps with the general hum, but sirens have that direct piercing quality. You learn to live with it, but it never gets easy.

jordan_sanchez92d ago

When we sealed our windows last fall, it was mostly for the draft... but then we noticed the kids slept better without the street noise. It's like that with a lot of home stuff, one fix solves a bunch of problems you didn't even think about.