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A lot of the improvements would be built around any renovations / remodels you want to undertake. One of our previous homes was built in the 1900's. One of the
by ganoushoreilly 4y ago
A lot of the improvements would be built around any renovations / remodels you want to undertake. One of our previous homes was built in the 1900's. One of the things we did that were immediately noticed were upgrading windows to double pane. Again not feasible if you don't need the upgrade, but for us it was a worthwhile investment. We also found that leaving doors closed in various rooms was important to retaining heat. The hallways would be cooler but it made it much easier to spot warm parts of the home with a heater if absolutely necessary.
There may be a local company that can give you advice on things you can do in a cost efficient, least headache manner. Whatever you undertake though is probably going to be an expense, so check with your local state / county and see if they have any energy efficiency improvement programs. I just used one to improve windows and attic / crawl space insulation in my mother's home.
Good luck
- hasbot 4y agoI've lived in two 50's houses where the windows were replaced with double pane. Both window replacements were mediocre at best. Replacement windows are a bit smaller than the original windows so there is a gap between the house framing and the window frame. In neither house did the installer do an adequate job of sealing that gap. On one window, I could even see daylight through the gap. I had to remove the inside trim and spray in foam.
- ganoushoreilly 4y agoThat sucks, a poorly installed window definitely defeats the benefits.