The Cape Cod style house that we live in was built in the 1960s, and the large 3 front windows are the originals, and the front door let a lot of cold air in...so, we used our tax refunds to get them replaced.
We recently had thermal windows installed in the living room (front of the house) and they've made a huge difference in keeping the warmth in the first floor of the house. The installer did a great job (although the window company is a nightmare to deal with- see Tom's earlier blog).
We finally got the front door replaced, too - because I was tired of putting a towel on the bottom of it. Now it's sealed, and keeps the cold out. It's a fiberglass door that we ordered a Lowe's, and the installer even fixed the outside storm door, too, so it also has a tight seal to the doorway. We now have to replace our front window in the bedroom - the mechanisms on the side broke (it's a Pella Window). After WEEKS of calling the people that installed our new front window, a salesman came over this week to have us sign a contract. He wanted 50% down (that's okay), but added a $14charge because I had to put the $450 on a Visa card. (yeah, the window costs $900- for ONE Bedroom window- and there's nothing big or special about it).
With Tom being sick this weekend, it looks like home projects are on hold, although laundry, sweeping and cleaning the kitchen are always on his list, even if he's dragging! I have to admire his dedication and cleanliness!
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