Been looking around my old house lately and realized it's basically a wind tunnel in winter. You know, one of those charming places with "character," which apparently means drafts coming from mysterious cracks and gaps everywhere. Last winter, my heating bill practically gave me a heart attack, so I decided it's finally time to do something about it.
After some research, it seems like there are two main ways to tackle this issue: sealing up all the little leaks around windows, doors, and baseboards OR adding insulation (like in the attic or walls). I mean, ideally I'd do both, but budget-wise, gotta prioritize one first.
I'm leaning toward sealing up all the drafts first because it seems simpler and cheaper—just some caulk, weatherstripping tape, and maybe those foam thingies for outlets. Plus, I feel like it might give me immediate results (and satisfaction lol). But then again, insulation is probably a more permanent solution in the long run. I heard from a buddy that adding insulation in his attic made a huge difference in comfort and bills.
But honestly, I dunno...does sealing up those small leaks really save that much money compared to the insulation thing? Has anyone tried both and noticed a big difference one way or another? Curious what worked better for you guys.
Did the sealing thing first, and yeah, it felt good at first...but honestly, my bills didn't drop much till I tackled insulation. Drafts matter, but insulation was the real game changer for me long-term. Just my two cents.
Yeah, insulation's definitely the heavy lifter here. Sealing helps, sure, but insulation tackles the real issue—heat transfer. Once I upgraded mine, the savings were noticeable and consistent. Good call on prioritizing that step.
