Helps homeowners learn how to fight rising energy costs and unpredictable weather. This guide to the ins and outs of weatherproofing your home teaches what every homeowner should know about weatherproofing their home. It also helps readers make their houses into warm, weather-tight family homes.

Save Money and Stay Comfortable All Year Round Among the many ways to improve the value and comfort of your home, weatherproofing should be at the top of every homeowner's list. It's not a glamorous upgrade, but protecting your home from the elements is easy, will save you thousands of dollars a year in energy costs, and is critical to keeping your home well-maintained. Whether you're a new homeowner or a serious do-it-yourselfer, the Homeowner Survival Guide: Weatherproofing will arm you with priorities, information, and solutions to make your home snug, comfortable, and more affordable to own. This indispensable guide covers every aspect of protecting your home from water, cold, heat, leaky roofs, and damp basements, and makes it easy to get every weatherproofing project done right. From keeping water out of your basement to making sure your attic is well-insulated, Weatherproofing covers every floor, window, and door with easy, step-by-step illustrations and comprehensive instructions. By keeping the elements outside where they belong, you'll keep your house in great shape and keep more money in your wallet.