During the process of other long term improvements with our old
double hung windows, I put 3/4 inch styrofoam sheets between the storms
and inner windows. They are put in during winter time on some of our
windows, and I'm quite sure that helps cut down heat loss. I have
continued to do this even how with the window work done.
Of course, it looks bad, and it cuts off the view through those
windows, but its a trade off that we live with. --Phil

Billy Thompson wrote:

I'm in the process of totally going over my house to save some $ this
year in heating costs...Here in SC last jan/feb my heating bills were
over $350 for a 2600 sq ft older home and this year the costs are
supposed to go up at least 30%.

I'm gonna do the 3M plastic thing on most of the windows and liberally
caulk them (most windows haven't opened in years).

Add insulation in attic

weatherstrip my ancient doors

go on a caulk frenzy to all cracks/holes in foundation/brick

setup my automatic thermostat to a lower setting (will probably have to
get some rugs to cover some hardwood flooring)



any other suggestions?

--
Phil Munro Dept of Electrical & Computer Engin
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, Ohio 44555