Check around windows or vents and examine the perimeter looking for tiny gaps or holes.
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Attic insulation is a key to saving energy during the heating season.
Once air leaks have been addressed you can add insulation.
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Pull the existing insulation away from the roof.
Into the overhang and staple it into place.
In most older homes and even in some newer ones blowing extra insulation into your attic can help save you a lot of money on energy bills some estimates go as high as 20 percent per year as well as make your home a more comfortable place to live.
Batt insulation can be added to the underside of the roof between rafters and a layer of batt or loose insulation can be added over the attic flooring.
Handy homeowners can install blown in insulation in the attic.
Olson suggests using a squeeze stapler instead of a hammer stapler.
Vents placed in the underside of the roof s overhang or soffit provide a means for air to get into the attic to help cool it in the summer months.
A poorly insulated attic lets heat escape through the roof wasting energy used to warm the living space.
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