Save money on heat/cooling all year! 3 ways cheap insulation & bubble wrap for outlets & windows

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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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@boxesbinslidsllc 4 года назад

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.

@itsawonderfullife8681 4 года назад

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.

@eXTreemator 4 года назад

Condo association lul. I would laugh in their face. Condo association

@IntentionallyLeftBlank. 3 года назад

@@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

@Tinyteacher1111 3 года назад

@@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.

@laurabrown1971 3 года назад

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

@gottasayit9044 5 лет назад

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!

@REDsReinita 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip

@josetteskinner4200 2 года назад

I agree! Awesome tip!

@cynthiashores57 2 года назад

I bought rods to put the shower curtains on and will cut the extra length off. See how that works!

@krystingrant6292 Год назад

Omg thank you.

@Thelooneylink Год назад

Thanks for the tip. I have a Dollar Tree nearby with $1.25 clear shower curtains.

@cf8959 5 лет назад

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 RU-vid! 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!

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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.

@barbibutton9619 5 лет назад

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. :):)

@gooscooby5988 4 года назад

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 👍

@matthewberkin2274 4 года назад

...you should have your own RU-vid channel...brilliance, sheer freakin brilliance. Be like water my friend!

@MsBeachboxer 3 года назад

😂😂🤪

@Beelzebubby91 3 года назад

I’m picturing you looking like the Michelin tire mascot with all that bubble wrap 😂

@gooscooby5988 3 года назад

@@Beelzebubby91 I look like the Mitchelin mascot without the bubble wrap to be honest 😂

@alexxa5584 3 года назад

LOL

@CJDe-kx8of 5 лет назад

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.

@wendy2cc Год назад

I realized I really needed to winter proof my house this year and am so grateful I came across this video!

@doloresm7396 2 года назад

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.

@lisayeary4256 Год назад

He'll help with mice!

@lyndalou2892 Год назад

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 ! 🐱

@conniecostner9665 Год назад

Aweee. I love to hear stories like this. God bless you 🐱

@buckobango 4 года назад

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

@Mammie45 4 года назад

BUCK is this at Walmart or Home Depot? The large bubble wrap?

@buckobango 4 года назад

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

@gratefulobserver7742 2 года назад

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!👍

@missmamtube 5 лет назад

Wonderful idea. Thank you for helping me keep the frosty out of our old farm house. Blessings to you and yours!

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it worked for you.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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.

@barbararexroad5897 4 года назад

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.

@AtlantaHospiceRN 2 года назад

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.

@Inkling777 4 года назад

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.

@kmaassociates7999 4 года назад

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.

@billjoe39 4 года назад

even if it was initially put on using water?

@jaloe02 Год назад

Just 4 months in winter. Thanks for note.

@chrissmith841 Год назад

You should use green house bubble insulation to stop this

@ireneherzmark9327 5 лет назад

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

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Irene Herzmark Hope you feel the difference soon. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@anthonysinclair5721 4 года назад

I've watched many RU-vid 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! 😎

@itsawonderfullife8681 4 года назад

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.

@saved217 4 года назад

I've been doing this for years.

@shannondile3747 4 года назад

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.

@sarahtonen4873 5 лет назад

i've just done this, and it's absolutely brilliant. so much cozier. it's nuts i didn;t figure this out earlier

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Sarah Tonen Glad you saw a difference and it worked well for you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@laurabrown1971 3 года назад

One of the Best Ideas of SoundProofing is "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

@julieankhan.2801 5 лет назад

Heavy curtains help too. I used insulated curtains on my sliders. Really helps. I keep them open during the day.

@cf8959 5 лет назад

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!

@cf8959 5 лет назад

Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, my bedroom is 10* cooler in the summer.

@matthewberkin2274 4 года назад

....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!

@dandearman2871 4 года назад

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.

@QueenP1974 4 года назад

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

@living4truth 2 года назад

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!

@nataliiaginger7447 Год назад

Thank you, that is an awesome idea

@Chinaglo24 Год назад

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.

@omadjourney Год назад

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.

@khadija123bilal2 3 года назад

Thank you so much I just finished it today and my flat so warm now and I don't need the heater at night 😀

@itsawonderfullife8681 3 года назад

You’re welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

@veruschkagarland9742 Год назад

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.

@LuckSpinner 4 года назад

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!

@conniecostner9665 Год назад

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.

@lobo80085 4 года назад

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.

@LolitaStClair 4 года назад

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.

@sunshinemishasmommy5352 4 года назад

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 ☺

@dkerris 4 года назад

If the water trick doesn't work, washable glue sticks glue applied to the glass will do nicely.

@kathyfann 5 лет назад

The Large Bubble wrap is working amazingly well. I used a damp rag not a spray bottle all you need it a damp window

@johnniebloom6708 5 лет назад

Great, thank you

@jameliamcgee975 5 лет назад

@Maria Camilla Thiago they dont... I went looking. I can only find the small bubbles.... does it really matter?

@debnn4854 4 года назад

@Maria Camilla Thiago Lowes does

@billjoe39 4 года назад

@Maria Camilla Thiago not if you add a second damp layer to the first

@christeequilter6143 3 года назад

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

@thinkforyourselfjohn3163 3 года назад

Thank you great video and content. Tried it today in my master bedroom will see the results later on today. God Bless you.

@shadesofidaho 5 лет назад

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!!!

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Glad you liked the video. These inexpensive items have really helped to stop drafts in these areas and have reduced our HVAC costs.

@Boogan-D 4 года назад

I like it. It lets the light in. I'll put a some on the outside of the windows also.

@katydidiy Год назад

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.

@louisecooper2580 Год назад

My home is a freezer totally doing this thank-you

@billjoe39 4 года назад

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

@crazysquirrel9425 5 месяцев назад

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...

@bapeach8466 4 года назад

Thank you so much I live in an old home with OLD drafty windows

@marrionc2458 4 года назад

Really glad I watched this as really useful and affordable home help tips thanks

@seniorpz1969 5 лет назад

Best holiday gift ever! Thanks a million, I really needed this.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

AFK4Realz Glad you liked the video and info. Hope it helps you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@charlesmartin7347 5 лет назад

I subscribed just because your smart and that makes me smart or smarter . Help I'm dumbing down again. Blessings and more Blessings

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Charles Martin Thanks for watching and for the great feedback!

@Ena48145 4 года назад

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

@tenob905 4 года назад

Great idea hopefully Walmart does not see this idea and raise the price on the bubble wrap

@angelinasouren 4 года назад

LOL

@cokoqt81 4 года назад

I agree

@upamaish 4 года назад

Lol

@billjoe39 4 года назад

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

@kenya91b 4 года назад

Right!

@janewilson9202 5 лет назад

GLAD I CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO. GREAT INFORMATION. WALMART HERE I COME. THANKS

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback.

@tranquility9325 4 года назад

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👍😊

@heidiullrich966 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! Still let's light in but keeps the cold out! Wal Mart....here I come! 😊

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Heidi Neale Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

@heidiullrich966 5 лет назад

@@itsawonderfullife8681 my pleasure! 😊

@billjoe39 4 года назад

and makes your utility company hate you but's that all in the fun of it

@pyroanie 5 лет назад

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!

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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.

@pyroanie 5 лет назад

@@kathycaffey2235 I was talking about putting the bubble wrap on the windows. But thank you for letting me know that.

@smartchick649 5 лет назад

You read my mind.

@axjohn 5 лет назад

pyroanie amazon link?

@BeckysYarnEscape 5 лет назад

Used it last year and it worked so well. So much better than the tape and plastic around the window.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Rebecca Smith Glad to hear it worked well for you. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@jewelofwisdom8279 2 года назад

How do you stand not being able to see out your windows?

@BeckysYarnEscape 2 года назад

@@jewelofwisdom8279 it allows the light through but you are right you can't see out the window. It does work though

@jewelofwisdom8279 2 года назад

@@BeckysYarnEscape yes, thought so. Don’t know if I can tolerate that.

@tianoalia7538 5 лет назад

Love ❤️ this self help video. Great ideas. Thank you 🙏 😀

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

You’re welcome. Glad you found the ideas to be helpful. Thanks for the feedback.

@bgytube1 3 года назад

This is terrific! Sunshine AND insulation😁❤️

@frankzepeda5614 2 года назад

What a great idea, Thanks for the video, cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!

@ronsbeerreviewstools4361 4 года назад

Thanks for the helpful hints & for posting them, I live in the Northeast of the country, so winters are cold. Thumbs Up & I Subscribed !

@thorlo1278 4 года назад

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.

@susanrinaldi794 5 лет назад

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

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching and for your feedback.

@gregbolls7815 4 года назад

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.

@patriciarichmond607 3 года назад

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

3 года назад

Great foam inserts. Ty for the bubble wrap demo

@cokoqt81 4 года назад

Thank you for posting. These are awesome suggestions!

@eternitywithjesus777 5 лет назад

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.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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.

@melodytenisch6232 5 лет назад

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!🙏💖😊

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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.

@sparkleinyoureyes8259 5 лет назад

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.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MKtSEkNWXUA.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.

@tammybee6665 4 года назад

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!

@jeaninealredge6496 5 лет назад

AWESOME IDEA. THANKS FOR SHARING! 🤓😀😊😄

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Jeanine Alredge Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@alcalu 2 года назад

Nicely done, man. Thanks for the great tips.

@PaiviProject Год назад

Hey, you had some handy tips. I really like the bubble wrap tip. Also I had no idea about those inserts. Very good, thanks 👍

@TheGermanEngineer Год назад

Nice summary, especially this winter very useful.

@meganmatheny1267 5 лет назад

Love your purple couch😍😍😍😍

@Avotts 5 лет назад

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.

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Avotts Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@udhe4421 5 лет назад

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?

@Avotts 5 лет назад

@@udhe4421 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.

@jonathanwright5550 Год назад

Wouldn't that have get the bottom of the house damp

@jonathanwright5550 Год назад

Take them off for summer??

@biggfine7334 3 года назад

Genius idea. Ty will be trying tomorrow.

@rm-nelson1256 4 года назад

Thank you for this great idea information, TFS !!!

@Katy809RD 3 года назад

Even though my windows are not old, I still feel so much cold coming in! Will try this, thanks!

@YanksandBritsProductions 3 года назад

OMG hope ya not up state New York, Wow I saw the snow there today on the news .....it’s unreal! The windows will jump out and leave town it’s so cold! .... LOL

@mayajackson3761 3 года назад

Howd it go?

@michaelfisher7835 4 года назад

Looks like a great idea.

@girlygirlwoman 5 лет назад

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!!!

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

girlygirlwoman Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@yolandareygaert1503 4 года назад

Great tips! Thank you! New subscriber!

@jonphillips8107 4 года назад

Very good advice. Lessens the chance for the gov to tax you.

@RobinNatural1 5 лет назад

Will do! Thank you!

@sandysue202 3 года назад

Great idea! Thank you much for all your info!! Very helpful!

@pattif192 Год назад

Thank you! I never thought about the outlets.

@palefeathervaldez3563 5 лет назад

Yes, thanks for the tips....

@itsawonderfullife8681 5 лет назад

Pale Feather Valdez You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

@k.b.9716 5 лет назад

Ok. I will try.

@francetillman8961 4 года назад

Thank you. I will try it!

@gobyebo 4 года назад

This actually works!

@joemaldonado3 4 года назад

N.B.: use vinyl maxi oversized outlet / switch plate covers for better insulations. also for those areas that get soiled from dirty paws.

@whitequeen96 4 года назад

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!

@vans4lyf2013 3 года назад

Where do you live?

@rashaanelam1897 3 года назад

Im jealous

@whitequeen96 3 года назад

@@vans4lyf2013 Southern California

@marcenalamb7294 3 года назад

Great ideas! Thank you!

@ursulasmith6402 4 года назад

What can i do to block out the heat? Great video, Sir

@tambij 2 года назад

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.

@AtlantaHospiceRN 2 года назад

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

@ibenzawla 4 года назад

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.

@lorettaburnell4929 5 лет назад

THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

@patrickfoley4990 4 года назад

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.

@MomAsol Год назад

Thanks for sharing very helpful

@gaylemae 4 года назад

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.

@seeyoucu 3 года назад

Thank you for your tip!

@carmel-wayfinder5401 3 года назад

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?

@lisarainbow9703 Год назад

In the summer, tape some tin foil to the foam inserts, it will deflect the heat away even more!

@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb 3 года назад

Thank you!!! Best wishes!!!

@silentskystudios 2 года назад

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.

@richardwoolridgejr5771 Год назад

Excellent SIR THANK YOU

@lorettaburnell4929 4 года назад

THANK YOU FOR SHARING..GOOD IDEA.

@prayonkreutz2398 4 года назад

Adding bubble wrap to the glass is only the first step. The exterior needs caulked around the perimeter. Inspect it yearly for deterioration.

@musicalgirl30 3 года назад

Yeah but if you live in an apartment building, you cannot do that unfortunately...

@prayonkreutz2398 3 года назад

@@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.

@christleh477 2 года назад

Very Very Helpful. Thanks!

@kldegeyter 4 года назад

What a great idea!! Thanks

@loggcol 4 года назад

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

@francetillman8961 4 года назад

I may have to try that! Thanks!