The winter months in New England bring cold weather and with the cold weather higher energy bills inevitably follow. These 5 energy saving tips can help ease the cold weather crunch on your wallet
Set the Timer: Program your thermostat to reach lower temperatures while you're sleeping or out of the house. This simple action can save you a lot of money and will ensure your house will stay at a comfortable temperature at all times.
Open and shut: During the daytime hours, keep your blinds, draperies and other window coverings open. Your home will absorb the warm afternoon sunshine and will effectively add heat to the entire house. Close all window coverings at night to keep the heat in.
Insulating: If you have a window or two that feels drafty, consider installing tight insulating blinds to those particular windows. You'd be surprised how effective this can be!
Light a fire: A fireplace is an easy solution to add extra heat to your home without adding to your energy bill. Lighting your fireplace will help to warm your home while allowing you to lower the thermostat.
Check for leaks: Check doors and windows for drafts and places where air might escape. Your local home improvement store will have all the materials you need to weatherstrip and seal up those pesky leaks.
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