Is your heating bill higher than you'd
like?
Ours was to... until we started making a few changes around the house. Here is a great list to get you started!
~ Insulate your doors . You can very easily (and cheaply) buy the two sided insulation foam to place around your doors. If you are losing heat from under your door, simply use a towel to cover the opening.
Click link for foam insulation: Duck 1278973 Foam Weatherstrip Tape, 5/16-Inch x 3/8-Inch x 10-Foot, 2-Rolls
~ Insulate your windows - you can buy
a clear plastic sheet to attach to the inside or outsides of your windows to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Click Link for Window Insulation: Window Insulation Shrink Plastic Film Fit Inside Storm Windows 4 Pack Kit, Weathersealing
~ Turn the heat down - even a few degrees make a huge difference. Find a temperature that is comfortable for the whole family and keep it there. Try to stay in between 66-70 degrees if you can. Also if you don't have one already, install a digital thermostat so you can program the heat to be turned down during the hours you are away from home.
Click Link for Digital Thermostats: Honeywell RTH221B Basic Programmable Thermostat
~ Use the oven - When you are cooking or baking opt to use the oven over other methods.
~ Open the Blinds - Let the sunshine in and heat your home naturally.
~ Light the fireplace or burn some candles - The heat from a candle may not seem like much, but seeing the flame may trick your brain into thinking its warmer :)
~ Use space heaters - if you keep your thermostat down, think about using a space heater in the room you frequent.
~ If you have ceiling fans - Now is the time to reverse the spin to help push the warm air down.
Otherwise I suggest to wear warm clothes, keep socks on your feet, grab blanket, snuggle, cuddle, and grab some hot chocolate! What have you tried?
~ Insulate your doors . You can very easily (and cheaply) buy the two sided insulation foam to place around your doors. If you are losing heat from under your door, simply use a towel to cover the opening.
Click link for foam insulation: Duck 1278973 Foam Weatherstrip Tape, 5/16-Inch x 3/8-Inch x 10-Foot, 2-Rolls
~ Insulate your windows - you can buy
a clear plastic sheet to attach to the inside or outsides of your windows to keep the heat in and the cold out.
Click Link for Window Insulation: Window Insulation Shrink Plastic Film Fit Inside Storm Windows 4 Pack Kit, Weathersealing
~ Turn the heat down - even a few degrees make a huge difference. Find a temperature that is comfortable for the whole family and keep it there. Try to stay in between 66-70 degrees if you can. Also if you don't have one already, install a digital thermostat so you can program the heat to be turned down during the hours you are away from home.
Click Link for Digital Thermostats: Honeywell RTH221B Basic Programmable Thermostat
~ Use the oven - When you are cooking or baking opt to use the oven over other methods.
~ Open the Blinds - Let the sunshine in and heat your home naturally.
~ Light the fireplace or burn some candles - The heat from a candle may not seem like much, but seeing the flame may trick your brain into thinking its warmer :)
~ Use space heaters - if you keep your thermostat down, think about using a space heater in the room you frequent.
~ If you have ceiling fans - Now is the time to reverse the spin to help push the warm air down.
Otherwise I suggest to wear warm clothes, keep socks on your feet, grab blanket, snuggle, cuddle, and grab some hot chocolate! What have you tried?