Save money on heat/cooling all year! 3 ways cheap insulation & bubble wrap for outlets & windows
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- čas přidán 6. 01. 2018
- Episode #2
Keep your heating/cooling costs low all year and keep your HVAC system from heating/cooling the great outdoors!
You might also want to check out episode #1 about using inexpensive foam insulation to block up an unused fireplace & seal doorways: • Save money on heat/coo...
1) REDUCE DRAFTS around windows and sliding glass doors using standard bubble wrap!
2) INSULATE the HIDDEN HOLES in your walls (electrical outlets & light switches) using cheap, pre-cut foam insulation inserts!
- 24-pack of outlet & switch foam inserts:
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- 14-pack of outlet & switch foam inserts:
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3) BLOCK DRAFTS from the openings in your electrical outlets using outlet covers or plug protectors to keep from heating/cooling the great outdoors!
- 36-pack outlet covers/plug protectors:
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FAQ
Q: Can using water to apply/adhere the bubble wrap to the window glass cause mold/mildew on the glass or wood frame?
A: I haven’t experienced any condensation, mold or mildew but another commenter recommended putting a tiny amount of vinegar or bleach in the water to prevent mold from forming.
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I put the bubble wrap up this morning. I notice a difference already. The bathroom and bedroom were always colder and the heating bill went from 78.00 in Nov to 178.00 in Dec. Althought I went to Staples for the Bubble wrap as Walmart has caught on as and the only colors they had were green and neon pink. Which the condo association won't allow. Can't wait to see how much I save. Thanks for sharing.
What I did, that can help was bought clear shower curtains from Walmart probably 2 bucks and some change ea., I cut them in half, to the size of the window and cut off the hook openings, then extended them to the window frame, side to side, top to top, and taped with clear, or whatever color DUCT tape to match your walls, around the entire frame of the window/s to keep warm all winter. This really works and it's inexpensive too!
I bricked up my windows and wrapped myself in bubble wrap for extra winter insulation, also has the added benefit of preventing beer related fall injuries 👍
Don't do what I did I used blankets to insulate my windows on a south facing side and the Sun shining through the glass on those blankets got so hot it busted the glass
OMGOODNESS!!! I did my kitchen windows just now! I just measured my windows, cut the bubble wrap to size, did the spraying thing, slapped that bubble wrap up to the window..... done! I did use packing tape to seal the edges and the seams. It took more time to try and find the bubble wrap in my house. When I reached over some boxes and furniture to get to the bubble wrap out of my junk room, it took all the strength I had (which is not much) to get myself outta this little space I fell in to....head first! I’m so grateful there wasn’t a video of it from somebody’s surveillance camera and then put it on CZcams! I’d have a tough time explaining what was going on in that little hole! I did the actual window part in 15 minutes! It would’ve been a quicker job but, I kept taping my fingers together and/or taping my fingers to the window and/or taping my fingers to the curtain and/or taping the curtain to the window! It’s apparently a 65 year old grandma thing!
excellent; will try on window next to my bed and maybe be able to take off a blanket or two; i keep telling everybody that some of my best friends are strangers on youtube; thanks brother
As for electrical outlets, buy plastic plugs to put in the outlets not in use. On cold and windy days, hold a match in front of an outlet on an exterior wall and you'll be shocked at the cold breeze coming through it.
Great idea hopefully Walmart does not see this idea and raise the price on the bubble wrap
I know it's an older video but I wanted to add this to the ideas - if you have an attic with windows and/or dormer windows that you don't really use to look out of, Reflectix is an awesome product for those - it is foil covered bubble wrap that I have used to insulate a van I converted to a camper, as well as two actual campers. It costs a few dollars more than the bubble wrap but well worth it. Lowes is where I buy it.
I have done this for many years using the large bubble sized wrap. The large quarter size bubbles give more air space and you can see outside a little better
Glad to see someone else doing what I have done.
I realized I really needed to winter proof my house this year and am so grateful I came across this video!
Wonderful idea. Thank you for helping me keep the frosty out of our old farm house. Blessings to you and yours!
Thanks for letting me know about outlet insulators. For windows, some might want to try a double-set of curtains. Have one that lets light through and one that insulates well.
I forgot that I did the outlet plate insulators a few years ago and then did my sister's house. It was a huge difference and yes, I added the child protective plates just this season. I like the bubble wrap idea. I'm borrowing it and might think of what I can do to keep some mountain critters out of the old homestead when it gets cold. I'm tired of paying for their comfort. If they can't chip in they are sol. Our garage door lets every animal in. Just over a year ago I got a feral cat as a surprise. I thought I had a racoon knocking things over. Poor thing nearly died from no food or water. This was going on for days and nights. Until I opened the door and saw the orange tail run down the basement steps. Peanut is still here, no longer feral. He chose the right house.
Brilliant idea! I got the large bubble bubble wrap, cut all the pieces from one template and stuck it to the windows in my freezing conservatory, currently doubling up as an office as working from home still. Easy to take off in the spring. It's hidden behind blinds too, so doesn't look unsightly. Wish I could do the whole house!👍
i've just done this, and it's absolutely brilliant. so much cozier. it's nuts i didn;t figure this out earlier
Stumbling onto your channel THIS IS A GREAT IDEAS I'm freezing my buns off in my house trying to save some money heating gone up so much thank you sir I mean I really thank and yes I did subscribe to your channel.
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Heavy curtains help too. I used insulated curtains on my sliders. Really helps. I keep them open during the day.