Weatherize your home Archives | Page 6 of 46 | The Cool Down

A worker in safety gear inspecting a roof and taking notes on a clipboard.

Home

First-time homebuyer gets roof, HVAC, mold, and sewer surprises

Two people stand near a house elevated on support beams with exposed foundation work.

Home

Family bought a historic fixer-upper sight unseen, then tackled a $25,000 foundation problem

An open window with white curtains and greenery visible outside.

Home

Homeowner hangs white towels outside to cut heat, then HOA orders them down 2 days later

A damaged window frame showing cracks in the white paint and a wooden sill.

Home

Homeowner repainted a wood window, then learned why south-facing heat cracks paint fast

A house with a roof replacement underway.

Home

California homeowner signs $32,000 reroof, then crew adds $13,000 after stripping 3 shingle layers

A cracked sewer pipe in muddy water.

Home

Homeowner who can't afford a plumber digs up sewer break, then learns a PVC fix may work

A person points outside from a doorway, while another person works on scaffolding indoors.

Home

In France, homeowner hauled plaster up 50 steps, then made a hillside home cool at 104 without AC

A utility meter mounted on a wall, surrounded by vines and a red pipe.

Home

UK customer gets $12,500 annual energy estimate, then reveals gas meter is in neighbor's garden

A hot water heater.

Home

Maine homeowner asks about insulating water heater, then gets a blunt space heater warning

A person holding their gloved hands over a radiator.

Business

Nova Scotia, Canada, reopens heating rebate as advocates warn 'it's not enough'

A suspended floor.

Home

In the UK, homeowner plans phased floor insulation, then hears 'rusty flooring nails fight back'

A wall-mounted device and a storage unit are situated beside a grassy area with a trellis and sunset backdrop.

Home

In Poland, home storage grants can reach $4,900, with a boost for EU-made gear