Time to Seal the Hatch Before Winter Hits

If you've ever felt a weird, icy draft while sitting on your couch, it's probably time to seal the hatch leading up to your attic or out to your crawl space. It's funny how we spend thousands of dollars on high-tech windows and fancy smart thermostats, yet we completely ignore the giant, poorly fitting piece of plywood in the ceiling that's basically a highway for heat to escape. We've all been there—shivering in a sweater indoors, wondering why the furnace is running non-stop, while all that expensive warm air is just drifting upstairs and out of the house. ...

May 12, 2026 · 6 min · Talmadge Zamudio