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Door jambs and windows are some of the biggest culprits in losing air to the outside, wasting the air you’ve been paying to get heated or chilled by your system. Check your windows and doors for air leaks, and use weather stripping or caulk to seal up cracks. Dreamstime/TNS
The hottest months of the year are at last behind us, and we can look forward to cooler temperatures, the holidays, and turtleneck sweaters. But don’t forget the essential maintenance your home needs, inside and out, to be ready for fall and especially winter.