Air leaks can increase home energy bills by 30 pct

 
Camilla McLaughlin
Published: September 14, 2009

Fall is the time when most homeowners begin to think about how well their home will shelter them from winter's blast and how much it's going to cost to stay warm.

The Department of Energy estimates only 20 percent of homes built before 1980 have adequate insulation. Even homes constructed 10 years ago may only have the minimum required by code. And, no matter how well a home's insulation performs, air can still e...


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