Andy Simms wrote:

In article , says...

This actually tends to not be particularly expensive and is one of the
most cost-effective measures available for a very large number of
homes...

Depends on the home.

DOH!

...Proper weatherstripping is dirt cheap, and VERY cost-effective. If the
home has air leaks, spending a few bucks on properly sealing it will pay itself off within a few
months. The payback period for improved insulation in most houses is years, not months.


Depends on the population of houses from which "most" are selected.
(Doh!)

Weatherstripping wasn't on his list--simply noted that for a poorly
insulated home the suggestion to add insulation to an attic is really
not very expensive. That there are other things that may have a better
payback is something else again.