Now from the home office in Pittsburg, California it's time for the Carey Brothers Top 10 list of home weatherization tips.

10. Caulk around all windows, doors and cracks in siding or stucco.
9. Weatherstrip windows, doors and thresholds.
8. Seal all gaps and plumbing and electrical penetrations with foam in a can.
7. Install foam gaskets in electrical switches and plugs.
6. Add a water-heater blanket.
5. Insulate hot- and cold-water lines.
4. Put heavy-duty aluminum foil behind steam radiators to bounce heat into the room.
3. Install lined drapes or dense window coverings.
2. Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
And the tip you've been waiting for -- the household coup de grace:
1. Install a setback thermostat.

And that's the On The House tip for today.