Save money on heat/cooling all year! 3 ways cheap insulation & bubble wrap for outlets & windows
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- 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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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.
Boxes Bins & Lids - The Clutter Cube Glad you could tell a difference in the comfort level so quickly! Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Condo association lul. I would laugh in their face. Condo association
@@eXTreemator for reals. "Condo" association and HOA are a joke. Someone try to tell me what color to paint my home or even how to park my cars and see lol
@@IntentionallyLeftBlank. I will never live in a condo again! I had mold, had a report, and they claimed “No mold”, because after I had it remediated, even though I sent a report, he couldn’t “see” anything. I was so sick, I had to move.
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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!
Thanks for the tip
I agree! Awesome tip!
I bought rods to put the shower curtains on and will cut the extra length off. See how that works!
Omg thank you.
Thanks for the tip. I have a Dollar Tree nearby with $1.25 clear shower curtains.
I did the bubble wrap trick. It does work VERY well.
Place a hand on glass then on the bubble wrapped covered glass and there is a nice difference.
Some windows I leave it on the top window glass (double hung single pane wood frame windows here) and bought the clear shrink plastic for the bottom panes so we can see out.
Furnace doesn't seem to run as much.
Still have more windows to do yet...
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 👍
...you should have your own RUclips channel...brilliance, sheer freakin brilliance. Be like water my friend!
😂😂🤪
I’m picturing you looking like the Michelin tire mascot with all that bubble wrap 😂
@@Beelzebubby91 I look like the Mitchelin mascot without the bubble wrap to be honest 😂
LOL
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 RUclips! 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!
C F Glad it worked for you and that applying the bubble wrap to the windows was pretty quick and easy. Using packing tape around the edges may not be absolutely necessary since the bubble wrap should stay in place in its own once it’s on the glass and that tape may leave a sticky residue if you decide to take it down or it may potentially pull off some paint/stain from the taped surfaces. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
I m about 10 yrs younger and that's what happened when I did those window kits in the box on my windows. Disastrous lol. But hey, we can laugh at ourselves. Would love to see our videos. :):)
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
BUCK is this at Walmart or Home Depot? The large bubble wrap?
Hi, I got mine at a packing and shipping place but try WM or online. the large bubbles have more "air" so more insulating factor and you can see images outside better because its not so distorted
Glad to see someone else doing what I have done.
My 65 yr. old home had been my grandparents. And a tornado a few yrs. ago kinda shifted plum; of course happening after installation of new windows and storm doors.
I bubble wrap my windows on outside and inside (bubbles facing in to glass). For the inside of my den windows facing out to my backyard I clear taped together the b. wrap then, folded over duct tape around the entire sheet forming a frame. Next I glued Velcro to the duct tape frame. I then attached Velcro around the entire window wood frame. Now when I need to lift the window for a clearer view or call to my pets I can do so. Come Spring, I take down this Velcro b. wrap, roll it on an empty gift wrapping paper tube, put in a bag and into the closet for next yr. Also I duct tape around the outer perimeter of outside b. wrap window covers forming a frame then duct tape frame to windows so these too, can be reused the next year.
I b. wrap my storm doors as these do leak in cold air in spite of wood door. And I b. wrap my window air conditioners in doors and outside separately from b. wrapping the windows. A lot of cold air drafts come in through these units.
I realized I really needed to winter proof my house this year and am so grateful I came across this video!
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.
He'll help with mice!
What a sweet story...the 🐱orange cats 🐱are "old souls" ! Peanut 🐱🐱🐱was smart to choose your house to camp out in....By the way, that was generous and kind for your to adopt this cat ! 🐱 Blessings ! 🐱
Aweee. I love to hear stories like this. God bless you 🐱
Note :
Especially on sunny side windows, Do Not leave the wrap on the windows for more than 8 months.
After 18 months you will find the plastic degrading and sticking to the window requiring a lot of work scrapping it off.
even if it was initially put on using water?
Just 4 months in winter. Thanks for note.
You should use green house bubble insulation to stop this
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.
Reflectix you s what I bought. We are in middle ga. Heat wave this week. My home was built in 1963, original windows. To help block the heat on east side of house.
The shopping bags you get at the check-out are very thin and can easily be pushed into cracks around doors and windows to block the cold air and they are free. I like your bubble wrap idea on the windows.
Dan Dearman So true I use to use them in my patio sliding door that had a small gap in between the doors worked wonders
Thank God for your comment because you just saved me from freezing, running up my electric bill and saved me a lot of money! There was so much cold air coming in around my sliding doors it was blowing my curtains! I had about 100 saved Walmart bags and just started stuffing them in all the sliding door cracks and crevasses where I felt the wind coming in and it worked 100%! I can't believe it! Thank you thank you thank you and God Bless you!
Thank you, that is an awesome idea
Heavy curtains help too. I used insulated curtains on my sliders. Really helps. I keep them open during the day.
JulieAnkha N. ::: I work nights and tried everything to make it dark in my bedroom so I can sleep. Blackout drapes didn’t darken the daylight out completely, not to mention they’re expensive. I tried foil, black construction paper, shades, black mini blinds, slung a blanket over the curtain rod.... you name it, I tried it. While I was at Walmart I looked to see if there were any other options. As I was walking past the blankets and bedding and saw some sheet sets. I started scrummaging around and found black sheets. I bought 2 black flat sheets (don’t say this real fast or you’ll end up saying something your kids shouldn’t hear or you’ll spit all over yourself). I already had some extra tension rods, so I doubled up the sheets and I slung them over the tension rods and put them as tight onto the window as I could. It worked so well, I couldn’t even see my hand right up to my face! The sheets cost $2.00 each and if I didn’t already have the tension rod it would’ve been another $2.00. I don’t know about you, but it was the cheapest solution and worked far better than anything else I’d tried. Measure your window dimensions and go to Walmart. Cha-ching!.....more money to put in my piggy bank!
Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, my bedroom is 10* cooler in the summer.
The Large Bubble wrap is working amazingly well. I used a damp rag not a spray bottle all you need it a damp window
Great, thank you
@Maria Camilla Thiago they dont... I went looking. I can only find the small bubbles.... does it really matter?
@Maria Camilla Thiago Lowes does
@Maria Camilla Thiago not if you add a second damp layer to the first
What if you own a cat? Does anyone here have a cat? Just wondering if they will claw it? Maybe not if you leave the blind closed all the time. Hmmm
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.
Hi, I know this video is nearly a year old but I thought I'd pop on here and say that you can get foam sheets of paper (32 of them on Amazon for 5.29) and cut out whatever size outlet you need. It takes a bit more work (not that cutting something out is difficult) but if you have a lot more than 10-14 outlets it's probably a lot cheaper. And depending on how much give there is behind the faceplate you can double them up for more insulation value. Thanks for the cool idea with the bubble wrap!
Thanks for the info. I’d usually give those blank foam sheets a try, but I feel like the material cost savings probably wouldn’t be worth the time & effort to try to cut out all of the openings for the electrical outlets, light switches and the corresponding pairs of screws holes for each outlet. The pre-cut foam inserts for the outlets/light switches are really inexpensive and are a snap to install. Thanks for the feedback and for watching.
@@kathycaffey2235 I was talking about putting the bubble wrap on the windows. But thank you for letting me know that.
You read my mind.
pyroanie amazon link?
i've just done this, and it's absolutely brilliant. so much cozier. it's nuts i didn;t figure this out earlier
Sarah Tonen Glad you saw a difference and it worked well for you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
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Wonderful idea. Thank you for helping me keep the frosty out of our old farm house. Blessings to you and yours!
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it worked for you.
KATHY Caffey I placed a little bit of the bubble wrap outside of the PVC electrical outlet box so that little amount should be a safe distance from the actual electrical hardware even if the outlet was to get warm. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
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
Irene Herzmark Hope you feel the difference soon. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
My home is a freezer totally doing this thank-you
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.
Thank you so much I just finished it today and my flat so warm now and I don't need the heater at night 😀
You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and for your feedback.
On windows that you don’t need to use for light, I cut foam core poster board to fit to press into the entire window opening. That way, it goes all the way to the edge, for superior sound deadening and heat loss. It’s white so it looks good from the outside, plus works in summer to reflect heat outside. I put a loop of clear tape on the side edge to pull it out without damage. You can spray paint it if you want to add color, use wallpaper for a pattern, or draw on it.
Thank you for your tip!
I just used your idea today but because I've got a uneven frame there's bits of lights still coming will that cause condensation if it's not air time?
In the summer, tape some tin foil to the foam inserts, it will deflect the heat away even more!
I live in a 90 yr old house. I fill the seams around my windows with plastic kitchen wrap from the dollar store. You just push it into the crevices with a putty knife. Stops the drafts and you can't see it. Pulls out easily in the spring and does not damage the paint. I will try the bubble wrap on the glass
I may have to try that! Thanks!
Colleen L A Smart idea to save our planet from Plastic☠️
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.
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 watched many RUclips videos per day for years and this is probably the one I'd like to try more than any of the vids I've seen yet! 😎
Anthony Sinclair Thanks for watching and for the feedback! I hope you have an experience similar to mine as the rooms that I’ve applied the bubble wrap to the window glass feel warmer without raising the thermostat temperature and the heat doesn’t need to turn on as often since I’ve applied the bubble wrap.
I've been doing this for years.
Even though my windows are not old, I still feel so much cold coming in! Will try this, thanks!
Howd it go?
Works to heat a swimming pool to. Just cut to size and staple pices together. Roll out and let floot on water to heat pool and helps keep out the leaves. When not needed just roll up and leave at back end of pool not used.
practical and useful and educational. good job. I did not know you could stick bubble wrap that way. We used to have quilted blackout curtains which helped tremendously, but thru the years they deteriorated. I was just pondering how to help cover the windows and help with heating cost this last winter nearly bankrupted me. I am actually planning to travel instead of paying heating bills starting very soon. But I can definitely put up bubble wrap before I go. I dont need the foam inserts as I already have a large pack of foam sheets, from the craft aisle. I cuts readily with scissors or a utility knife. Another useful Idea that my sister and I discovered last winter.The 4 foot swim noodles do a fantastic job stopping cold air flow under doors. I keep a supply for summer. I buy them when the price drops in the fall. You can also wrap pipes with them.
Many years ago when we were dirt poor and had a really drafty old house, we went to the nearby appliance store. We got all the refrigerator boxes we could, We put them up with a staple gun over all the windows and as the house was on pilings and elevated a few feet off the ground, we tacked them to the siding and let them touch the ground. That made about 30 degree improvement in the house. and saved our pipes for years.
Avotts Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Avotts. Ye I also never knew about the bubble wrap idea that it could stick to a window with just water. But I didn't understand ur last piece of the msg about putting cardboard on the floor. Can u explain?
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no i think you misunderstood. our house was about 2 feet off the grou d and we had mostly metal pipes under the house and only single layer of 1x4 tongue and groove flooring. we had solid wood siding. we took large heavy cardboard boxes and cut down the seams and removed the ends of the boxes. we placed the pieces aabout 4 inches up onto the siding and stapeled thm to the siding, so that it hung down to the ground. similar to skirting on a trailer. we over lapped each piece a few inches.
my hubby was very ill, and we had no money, but the appliance store was on the corner. we usually started collecting refrigerator boxes in sept or october. their boxes were free, thank God. plus our son could play with the boxes too.
Wouldn't that have get the bottom of the house damp
Take them off for summer??
I just ordered this from Amazon today before seeing your video...I knew I wasn't crazy...this is just the confirmation I needed. Thank you.
Great idea hopefully Walmart does not see this idea and raise the price on the bubble wrap
LOL
I agree
Lol
walmart and other stores already have done this.....I mean, 60 feet ( by 12 inches) of plastic ( plastic being everywhere in the environment) for almost $20.......they know it's likely not being used for postal packaging or packing dishes
Right!
1:21 if you use the narrower, longer strips of wrap, they will stick better to the windows ( vs the larger bubble wrap sections which only touch the wood panels) and won't need any glue to keep them in place
From experience, it helps with keeping cold out and heat in, but not keeping heat out and cold in. You will want to put reflectix (foil covered bubble wrap) on the outside of your windows that will take in most of the sun in the summer. Even in the winter, I can feel the warmth from the sun directly on the windows with the reflectix on the inside.
Eternity With Jesus The tips in my video were primarily intended for helping to insulate quickly from inside the house during the winter and to still be able to see out of the windows. I would be hesitant to try to adhere foil lined bubble wrap to the outside of windows because that would potentially make it so that we couldn’t see out of those windows and harsh weather conditions may cause the bubble wrap to become dislodged. Foil lined bubble wrap also is considerably more expensive than packing-grade bubble wrap so we chose to go with the cheaper, indoor application. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Oh that's brilliant! We have super drafty windows and it drives me nuts! Just barely learned of "rope caulk" it's so cheap and you just stick it like play doh against the window cracks. So fast, easy, and the cheapest solution I've found. Might add your bubble wrap idea to the glass too, thanks!
Thank you. I just used some adhesive foam aggravating strips to go between my window Air conditioner/heater. I'm definitely going to look into this rope caulk.
I live in an apt. i saw this a couple of years ago....did it last year and have covered windows now. I do need to put that foam cover on the outlets though. IT IS surprising how much cold air comes through those plugins.
Something else I've used in my windows for years is a piece of foam board from Home Depot. My brother-in-law suggested it as to help block out the light snd sound. It also makes it real dark in there....good sleeping.
It IS ALSO surprising THE DIFFERENCE THAT BUBBLE wrap makes with keeping the window pane itself warm...
Good job!!!
girlygirlwoman Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Thank you so much for sharing. I have older windows and can feel the cold air coming in. Will put the bubble wrap on tomorrow.
They sell this at staples too for cheaper and I believe it's a bigger size. I use them for my business and I'm so glad I already have some beside me right now. It is freezing in the bedrooms here and the heat just isn't helping
Good idea! I know that you can also use fabric with a layer of cardboard and it looks nice plus having the inner layer sandwiched between your fabric gives an extra layer of insulation. Something to do with a layer or gap of air will create a pocket that makes it work better. I have very drafty double pained windows and I purchased a fabric that is used for a UVA Blocker. I got flat sheets of cardboard measurements are very important, so that you can just push these into your windows to keep out cold 🥶 or Heat ☀️. Cut our cardboard sheets into the exact size of your windows ein, Cut your fabric 1/2 inch larger than your cardboard, Pin your fabric pieces together, sew along 3 sides of your fabric leaving one end open to slide your cardboard into place, Sew the bottom. And push gently into your window. If you don’t sew you can use fabric glue. I no longer feel cold drafty air in front of my windows. They also work great for a blackout shade.
Insulbright-used to be &2.99/yd at hobby lobby. It’s fabric that is used to make pot holders. To block heat/cold on my windows
Our house was built in 1926. There is no insulation in the walls anymore. I have window air conditioners that stay in all year. But I can use this bubble suggestion in my back 1/2 bath. Thanks
Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching and for your feedback.
Thank you so much for this! Still let's light in but keeps the cold out!
Wal Mart....here I come! 😊
Heidi Neale Thanks for the feedback and for watching.
@@itsawonderfullife8681 my pleasure! 😊
and makes your utility company hate you but's that all in the fun of it
If the water trick doesn't work, washable glue sticks glue applied to the glass will do nicely.
Used it last year and it worked so well. So much better than the tape and plastic around the window.
Rebecca Smith Glad to hear it worked well for you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
How do you stand not being able to see out your windows?
@@jewelofwisdom8279 it allows the light through but you are right you can't see out the window. It does work though
@@BeckysYarnEscape yes, thought so. Don’t know if I can tolerate that.
This video makes perfect sense.
If you want to prove it for yourself just use a cheap thermoreader and test the surface temperature of one of the metal faceplates shown at 2:37 before and after OP's recommended solution.
I tape it bubble side to the window. It creates an extra space of insulation, rather than just sticking the flat surface to the window.
Yes, that’s how I have them stuck to my windows. That way, the flat, smooth surface faces toward the inside of the room and is less likely to snag on your drapes or blinds if you open/close them during the day.
+It’s a Wonderful Life Oh I thought you had flat side to the window?
+It’s a Wonderful Life Never mind, sorry!
Adding bubble wrap to the glass is only the first step. The exterior needs caulked around the perimeter. Inspect it yearly for deterioration.
Yeah but if you live in an apartment building, you cannot do that unfortunately...
@@musicalgirl30 Talk to your landlord. If needed, get the other tennents in the bldg to require annual maintenance & upkeep. Point out that keeping up with that routine maintenance actually cuts down costly replacement costs in the long run. Benefits both the owner & the tennents.
I made bubble wrap window covers for two households. I weave it like a quilt and elevated the interior temperature by ten degrees.
Could you elaborate on this please?
@@mEsSINwiTDaHoOK As shown, the bubble wrap was edge-to-edge horzontally. I cut lengths edge-to-edge vertically. I started at the end, easiest, and slid the first vertical length under and over the horizontal lengths. Along the way, needed to keep the pieces as close as possible. Learned when one length is set, tack it with tape to keep it stable. When all of the weaving was finished, I used packing tape to seal the joints in both directions. When it was installed, I turned in the excess towards the glass and taped the quilt in place. The thermostat showed a 10-degree increase in warmth. The glass was single-glazed, in the south, where it did snow in the years we were there. This was only done on the first floor that we occupied. Oh, snakes were at the thresholds too. Does this make it clearer? Let me know. Image: kids' construction paper mats.
@@thumbprint9, excellent, thank you
"Snakes" were the covered stryo tubes to stop drafts at the door thresholds
Ty for this info. Another thing you guys can do for that cover over your fireplace, is to get contact paper that looks like stone. It is affordable, and attractive👍😊
Another great idea that I saw and now use is to save the foam punch-outs from the foam receptacle sealers and place them inside of the plug protectors. That does an even better job of insulating them than just inserting the plastic plug protector into the receptacle.
Great points,, missed opportunity to mention the biggest hole in the wall,,the fire place. Maybe in the next video. Thank you for the bubble wrap/water idea.
Jacqueline Pride Actually, the first video I posted on this channel was about blocking up my unused gas fireplace (link in the description) so you can also watch it here: ruclips.net/video/MKtSEkNWXUA/видео.html. I hope the bubble wrap helps make your home more comfortable and save you money on HVAC costs. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Thank you so much I live in an old home with OLD drafty windows
Thank you great video and content. Tried it today in my master bedroom will see the results later on today. God Bless you.
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
GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO. GREAT INFORMATION. WALMART HERE I COME. THANKS
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback.
I like it. It lets the light in. I'll put a some on the outside of the windows also.
Boy, this makes me glad I live in a nice, warm climate! In the winter, we have white stuff blowing across the roads, but it's cherry blossoms!
Where do you live?
Im jealous
@@vans4lyf2013 Southern California
Nice summary, especially this winter very useful.
Thank you so much for this. I can't wait to try it out. I was very excited about the switch and plug covers. This will help keep my house warm.
Thank you for telling about how to use bubble wrap for the windows. I will use the bubble wrap for my two windows. Thank you and I enjoyed watching your videos. Please have a blessed day.
I subscribed just because your smart and that makes me smart or smarter . Help I'm dumbing down again.
Blessings and more Blessings
Charles Martin Thanks for watching and for the great feedback!
Very good advice. Lessens the chance for the gov to tax you.
....Thank you for this, its on my mind these last few days in New York & my plain plastic seems silly now! Stay healthy, Thank You!
I bought some film from Lidl that you stick on with soap and water and it lets heat through the window glass but not out, and any heat in the house bounces back in. It was only £5 for a roll so £20 for the front of my house and it also stops people seeing in when walking past, but not like total blocked out, it just looks as it does on normal windows at an angle in the sun, but I can't recommend it enough. You can get some that stop more light coming in as well, but I think mine was 25% but the windows are hot to touch in the summer about 42°c and it should be in every window in the UK. Obviously depending on the orientation of your home, but I wish I'd found it years ago. It absorbs 70% thermal from the sun, blocks out 99% UV radiation and 25% light, but if you want it darker you can get up to 75% light block, and try and get some I'm promising you that you will be amazed. You put a few drops of washing up liquid and mix with water in a spray bottle and drench your windows, peel the film so the sticky side goes onto the glass, and the box has a blade and a plastic thing to get all the air bubbles and water out, and when it's dry you cannot tell it's on apart from less light, but it's actually better with that little reduced light. It's called "3-in-1 sun protection film" from a firm called PARKSIDE and I got mine for £4.99 a roll from LIDL and it's the best thing I've ever bought.
Best holiday gift ever! Thanks a million, I really needed this.
AFK4Realz Glad you liked the video and info. Hope it helps you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
What works even better is the window sealing kits that uses a plastic sheeting that you can get that is made for the interior and the exterior. All an insulated window is, is 2 panes of glass separated by a compound that does not transfer heat or cold to the inner pane. By not only caulking the exterior of your windows, but, if you don't have insulated windows, then use the sealing plastic to prevent cold from coming into the house. You can use the bubble wrap on the glass but, also use the sealing kit to completely keep all cold air out of the house. Fortunately, even though I live in MS, we still get some very cold days and nights. Back in 1989 when we first got this house, that December around Christmas it got down into the 20's and stayed there for over a week. For us, that is extremely cold. Our house was well insulated with insulated windows, and it still stayed very cold inside the house, like around the upper 50's. But when you have an older home that isn't well insulated or have insulated windows, use what I said above and it will keep the heating bill down.
School GLAAAAAAD I found this b4 going into Home Depot. If the bubble wrap is ridiculously high I'm going to wallyworrrrld. Have seen plastic used previously in my moms room and it did work as well. Sealed edges with clear packing tape and didn't even come loose when it got hot. Had to remove the plastic so dear mama wasn't in a sauna!
love the bubble wrap idea.ill be doing it first thing.im freezing my butt off in an RV in the snow.Thanks for the share
Also add a small amount of bleach. Prevents mold.
No no stains I used 1/2 cap full to about 32 ounces of water. Only takes a small amount. I used Chlorox
Harvey Burnette I wonder if isopropyl alcohol would work just as well as bleach in preventing mold?
Allan Johnson It should do the job.
Vinegar prevents mold too without being so chemically harsh. But the water will eventually evaporate. As long as your humidity in the home is not high your be fine.
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Alcohol can pitt the glass I have heard so please research that before trying it .
Thanks for this. I will be checking to see if I have these installed and if not I will be picking some up. We get very cold winters. Your plum couch is Gorgeous!!!
Glad you liked the video. These inexpensive items have really helped to stop drafts in these areas and have reduced our HVAC costs.
Thank you so much for this great information! I appreciate it very much! If you want to go cheaper for the outlet blocks you can get single sheets of foam/paper for a buck each sheet at Dollar Tree (poster sheet section) and cut them yourself. Blessings!🙏💖😊
Melody Tenisch I’d considered using the blank foam sheets but decided that the precut outlet/light switch foam inserts were cheap enough and so easy to punch out and install that it wouldn’t be worth the time/effort to manually measure/cut them out from a blank sheet. The precut outlet/light switch foam inserts also have the advantage of being flame resistant but the blank/crafting foam sheets aren’t flame resistant. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Might be better to build a frame for the bubble wrap so it can be reused year after year
You jusroll it up tho
Hey folks if you don't mind not being able to see much out your bedroom windows, they sell "small bubble" wrap at Dollar Tree! Takes 2 rolls to cover an average-sized window if you're on a budget or don't want to buy a huge roll at WM. Doesn't look glamorous but in the Midwest when it's 5 degrees, winds howling, you just want to get warm and our bedrooms are super cold and drafty without bubble wrap. Plus it's nice to lower the heating bill!
Amazing how the price has gone up since this was recorded
This is kinda genius because bubble wrap has the air sealed inside and air is one of the best insulators even more than plain plastic which would also help
Seems like a great idea. I'm planning on doing this.I was thinking you could probably make a porthole for looking out . Maybe cut a square hole in the middle of the bubble wrap and glue on a shrink wrap plastic film. Heat with hair dryer and it should be good for looking out.
Pretty awesome. Have you seen a huge difference in these rooms ? Just wondering if you did a temperature reading prior to and after treatment. Added bonus you can either easily store the bubble wrap away for next year or use it for shipping/ packing items. Now.... who wants to go in halfs with me on a roll ??
It never occurred to me to block off the power point outlets... thank you for that.
me heretoday Thanks for watching and for the feedback
N.B.: use vinyl maxi oversized outlet / switch plate covers for better insulations. also for those areas that get soiled from dirty paws.
Really glad I watched this as really useful and affordable home help tips thanks
The large bubbles are easier to see through.
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Wow,these are good tips..and the bubble wrap idea is brilliant I'm going to try that..the bedroom window in my apartment is so drafty and I want something that will let the light in but block the cold air..this is much better than what I had in mind and it won't damage the windows or the walls around the window..which is good because I'd like my deposit back when I move ☺
I have seen a couple of videos on here using the bubble wrap. And I'm going to use it along with putting plastic over the entire window and kind of get a double insulation going. Because the rental I live in is very drafty in the winter and living in the Northwest you never know what the weather's going to be like. I've noticed though you put your bubble wrap in layers on the window and this other video I saw the man just seem to put it on the window pane. I think your idea is a little better because they're can still get in from the surrounding area. So I think if I put the bubble wrap around the entire window and then plastic on top of that hopefully it'll keep it nice and warm. Electricity is really expensive. Thanks so much hope you get to see this review even though that your bubble wrap review was 2 years ago
I just but roof tarp. And cut them to size. It self sticks and easy to replace cover.
Hey, you had some handy tips. I really like the bubble wrap tip. Also I had no idea about those inserts. Very good, thanks 👍
Great foam inserts. Ty for the bubble wrap demo
Better to shop at lowes. Home depot are terrible return policies
I live in a house that's 107 years old I'm replacing the shades with sheers and sun zero extreme blackout panels
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Actually I think I have a better plan.
I think the millionaire that owns this house that I'm paying him rent to live in just needs to replace the windows they are the original windows on a house that was built in 1912 and buy doors that actually fit the house.
Since that won't happen the best way for me to deal with the situation is with the drapes that I've put up they block the wind, the light from the street lights and help eliminate the noise from the traffic best of all when I move its all going with me.
@@DeezNuts-xo2ee Again I RENT this home. Clearly by your comments to me you have no idea who Iam and you have never seen this home.
You might very well be a person that will go to the expense as a RENTER to fix the walls inside this home that are now cracking bc of the cracks in the foundation if You are God Bless You!
We are very different people I won't do it!
I did the foamy thing on the outlets years ago. No drafts! I bought the craft foam and made the template.
Thanks for the helpful hints & for posting them, I live in the Northeast of the country, so winters are cold. Thumbs Up & I Subscribed !
Bubble wrap great idea, but I cant believe that you did not mention sealing off the fireplace also, make sure if you have a fireplace that is used that after the fire is completely out that you close the damper, if you don't use the fireplace best to seal it off. Remember that an open damper is like 1 or 2 heat vents to the sky.
I have an older home built in 1916 and moved onto a different foundation, so when I had time I ripped off the old plaster and added an inch and a half 2 x 2 and put in thicker insulation,6 inches instead of 4 inches, before I put in the insulation I took a can of spray foam and sealed the back of the outlet boxes so no cold air comes in. Note if you do this use fire proof spray foam so if for some reason you have a spark it won't burn and do not put spray foam inside of the electrical box it self, insulate only from the side and back of the box and top and bottom from outside the electrical box and don't let the insulation touch any electrical connections, and don't get yourself shocked.
Thanks for watching and commenting. The first video I ever posted was explaining how I used a 4x8’ sheet of foam insulation to block the opening to the gas fireplace in our basement. We never used that fireplace and it was just a huge hole to the outside without a way to close the airflow (since it’s a townhouse and we don’t have a chimney). Here’s the link to that video if you’re interested: ruclips.net/video/MKtSEkNWXUA/видео.html
What a great idea, Thanks for the video, cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!
Gonna try this.I live in a old 2 story duplex that is not insulated.
Karla Staten Adding any form of insulation should help improve your comfort level and cost savings in your situation. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.
Thank you! I never thought about the outlets.
Love ❤️ this self help video. Great ideas. Thank you 🙏 😀
You’re welcome. Glad you found the ideas to be helpful. Thanks for the feedback.
Look at light coming thru under door. You should put something on it.
Yes, I put a blanket down to seal up that space that the bottom of the door, but removed it to shoot the video. Thanks for watching.
I keep my thermostat set at 60F by simply using a hand made "sleeping bag" to keep warm. Simply take an old quilt or bed-cover and fold it in half. Hand sew 2 edges to each other to make a big "bag" out of it. Then, stay toasty warm while watching tv or using computer while you are inside the bag. Never turn furnace completely OFF so your pipes don't freeze.
Some people are POOR. My idea is for people who can't afford to crank up the heat. I did the idea ONE winter and it works... but the wife prefers thermostat on 72. This is a good idea just in case one day, you lose your job and are poor for a few months. @@Charlie-zj3hw
I would go into hybernation at 60. I dont know how you do it. Brrrr
I keep my thermostat set at 74 in the winter and 75 in the summer.
Big bubbled work best
I will be trying this. Wonder how effective it is in keeping the heat out during summer. Our upper bedrooms never gets cool during the hot summer months. But thanks for sharing this.
This is terrific! Sunshine AND insulation😁❤️
Thanks for sharing very helpful