Cold

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by GPK

I try and keep it around 69. If it was just me in the house, I'd leave it at 65.

It needs redone. There are some other places around the house where cold air is getting in. Single pane windows aren't helping the situation much. I can stand 5 feet away and feel cold air. I have a sunroom that needs the insulation replaced underneath it. I have a 1, 200 sq ft unfinished basement that has a fireplace. Im thinking of getting a woodstove to put in there as my main source of heat.

i'm getting ready to tear out my fireplace.
the work involved with using wood is unreal. i'd recommend a pellet stove, or better yet, put in a gas insert.
instead of the cellophane, storm windows might help. also, putting in new windows would help immensely, and they might still be eligible for a tax credit. and i'd take a credit over a deduction any day, because it's money off the bottom line.
definitely add insulation in the attic, and i wouldn't be surprised if you had less than you need in the walls-or even in the gaps between studs and windows. caution if you decide to get the foam in the can that expands-it can overfill, and make it difficult or impossible to open your windows.
happy home ownership!