Weather-stripping kits for windows and doors can be found at most hardware stores, says Jamison Brown, a home inspector in Poquoson. These kits include foam with a self-stick backing, can be cut with ...

Weatherstripping is a time-honored method of minimizing window and door drafts. In the winter, weatherstripping prevents heated air from escaping the home and bars the entry of cold from the outdoors.

Energy-saving windows are only as good as their caulk and weatherstripping. Go ahead, triple the panes and fill the gaps with argon. The windows will still be drafty and waste energy if the frames ...