
The Schumachers • Manlius, New York
Although the Schumachers loved their home, it was cold and drafty in the winter. Their house was built in 1970, without much insulation. When they decided it was finally time to replace the drafty windows, they called a local contractor who participates in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. Even though they had thought leaky windows were to blame, the contractor also found only a thin layer of attic insulation. The technicians air sealed the attic, and also replaced windows and window film (in the living room) to reduce damage to the furniture caused by UV light. Laurie Schumacher is enthusiastic about how comfortable her home is. Read Full Profile (PDF, 523 KB)