Insulating a large areas of glass can pose a challenge. If you want to keep out the summer sun and keep your energy bills down, consider making a DIY insulation panel for relatively cheap energy ...

The U.S. Department of Energy reports that 30 percent of a home's heat is lost through windows. The summer is no better; 76 percent of sunlight that hits windows leads to higher temps in your rooms.

Living in Northern Indiana means dealing with temperature extremes—below-zero winters and 100°F+ summers. For homes with attached garages, those big overhead doors become the weakest link in your home ...