Keeping Warm This Fall: Things to Remember

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Keeping Warm This Fall: Things to Remember

We can feel it in the air – the cold season is fast approaching. Keeping a home warm is not as easy as 1,2,3 especially if the home is older and doesn’t really have very good insulation. Here are some tips on how you can save money while you are kept warm and comfortable all winter long:

Let the sunlight in.

Once the sun rises, you want to capture as much of its heat as possible. Did we mention it’s FREE? Despite the cold weather, the sun remains warm. Before leaving your house for the day, don’t forget to open up those curtains to let the light shine in. If there are parts of your house that don’t get sunlight, there’s no need to open up those curtains. Just do so where the sunlight streams in for a good part of the day.

Draw the curtains at night.

Once the sun goes down, on the other hand, all the heat from the day can be kept from leaving through the windows by closing the drapes. You can also invest in insulated curtains for use during winter. You can also put up temporary curtains, sheets and rugs over doors outside even just at night as you sleep.

Keep doors closed.

If you are frequenting certain rooms in your house, you can close the doors to create a little sauna. Simply leave the doors closed at night and let the heat run like normal. There won’t be as many gaps for heat to escape – you will feel the warmth in the morning.

Utilize space heaters with caution.

If you want to keep individual rooms warm, space heaters will do the trick. The only danger, however, is that they are a high-risk fire hazard. Just ensure that any flammable material is kept at least three feet away. Never leave space heaters on overnight or when you leave your home.

Your oven can help.

Broiling, baking and concocting things can definitely keep your house warmer, especially in those rooms nearest the kitchen.

Add layers to wood floors.

If your wood floors aren’t insulated, they can account for up to 10% of your home’s heat loss. Carpets and rugs keep rooms warmer – use them. They are great for trapping heat than creaky wood floors. During cold seasons, add a rug or a roll of carpet to your floor.

If you need more assistance with your heating needs, give us a call today and we will surely help you out!