Remember the government’s much-hyped Cash for Clunkers program? Thanks to a new program proposed earlier this month—you guessed it, Cash for Caulkers—those most affected by the housing bust, from contractors and construction workers to do-it-yourself homeowners, might just benefit from President Obama’s job creation program in 2010.
From performing an energy audit to nearly 20 different measures you can take to weatherize your home, here’s a must-read story from USA Today that details potential incentives that will get contractors back to work, and homeowners on the path to save.
Want extra credit? Check out this diagram outlining some potential weatherization projects on Treehugger.com