I didn’t get the insulation in the attic finished the other night, but I did get a big section done, and I covered all the gaps where the old insulation wasn’t covering. I still have a lot of work to do up there, but it’s much better than it was before. Last night, I went home from work, tore out the drywall in the hallway near my back door, took out the terrible, poor insulation, threw it all away, and stapled new, thick, pink insulation up on the wall. Then I cut some boards and built up the threshold under the door so the inch and a half gap under the door is now filled.
The house is *much* warmer. Thank god. I hope my heating bill is less. No I need to edit my to do list and move stuff to the “finished” column.
It’s really starting to come together now. The difference in the house is already noticeable, and that feels great. By making these changes, heat isn’t escaping as easily, so the heating system isn’t working as hard. That’s definitely making things feel more comfortable.
In the middle of all this, Cost-effective home weatherization techniques are a solid move. No need for a huge overhaul—small things like adding insulation in key spots, sealing up drafts, or fixing gaps around windows and doors can really help without spending too much.
As the project progresses, it’s exciting to see everything adding up. The house stays warmer, and it’s pretty clear the heating bill should drop, too. Just keep at it, and it’ll keep paying off.