To reduce draughts year-round, Black & Decker has created a pretty cool gadget they call a Thermal Leak and Draught Detector. Using infrared sensors to pinpoint the source, a simple color-coded light tells you where the cold spots are in your home, and points to where there might be flaws or holes in your insulation. Once the Thermal Leak and Draught Detector has located the part of your home where the sneaky cold air is coming in from, you can repair the crack, or add insulation as necessary to fix the problem.
The less cold draughts, the lower your energy bills will be. Energy Star has stated that plugging the leaks and drafts in your home can save up to 20% off your heating and cooling energy costs. Heating and Cooling accounts for over half of your energy usage, but the average house has enough leaks and drafts to equal an entire one square foot hole. This Thermal Leak and Draught Detector, which sells for about $50, is a great way for your family to reduce costs during the recession.