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Make some small, energy-saving changes in your pass-through spaces by following our easy tips.

Weather stripping keeps insulation properly functioning.
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Control the Temp

Make sure insulation in your basement and weather stripping in your garage are functioning properly. Both help keep temperature extremes under control to avoid overtaxing your heating and cooling systems. Pay attention to insulating the ceiling in unheated basements and garages, which will help keep heated or cooled air in the rooms above where it belongs.

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