Home Improvements to Keep Everyone Warm This Winter

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Home Improvements to Keep Everyone Warm This Winter

You cannot do anything about the chilly weather but what you can do is take steps to make your home more energy efficient. Homeowners should start with small tweaks before splurging on big home improvement projects.

The thing you need to concern yourself with is to keep the warm air in and the cold air out. To do that, there are several measures you can take to accomplish these goals.

Here are some winter home improvements you can make to save both money and energy:

Caulk your windows and doors, seal up holes and cracks. 

Not only are you keeping out cold air by doing these, but you are also keeping out mice and other critters that might seek refuge during this time. You may also consider sealing around the heating ducts in your attic and basement. If necessary, replace or add weather stripping.

Cover holes around electrical outlets. 

You can buy covers that are easily installed behind the plate. Put your hands down to feel around your outlets. If you feel that the area is a little cooler, then it means you are losing air through that outlet.

Put area rugs on wood and tile floors. 

This makes it more comfortable to walk in bare feet and you are adding more insulation.

Install glass doors to close off fireplaces. 

Those doors prevent cold air from coming down into your home and your warm air from escaping through the chimney. If you need to use your fireplace, make sure to close the flue after using it.

Cover your windows. 

If you do not have storm windows, you can create your storm window with a window insulation kit. Inside the house, you may use insulated drapes, sheets or rugs.

Insulate your attic door.

You can buy covers for attic openings and staircases. They are typically easy to remove and install and they will help you reduce energy costs all-year around.

Reverse ceiling fans. 

Run your fans counter clockwise to make it cooler during the summer months and reverse them to run clockwise to make them circulate the warm air back into the room.

Add insulation. 

When adding insulation, do not just focus on the attic. Keep in mind crawl spaces, garages and basements. If you are doing any construction that opens up exterior walls, then that’s a good time to add insulation in the walls.

Replace outdated furnaces or heat pumps. 

Newer units produce more heat but with less energy. If you buy a new furnace, make sure you get the proper size for your space.

Here at Twintech Heating and Cooling, we can certainly help you improve your home for the winter. Contact us today for more information.