Stay Toasty and Save Money This Winter

It’s already cold outside but peeking out to see your meter spinning at lightning speed can make a cozy day in the house feel like an expensive tropical vacation.
You can prepare your home for winter so that your energy bills won’t spike this season.
Insulate your home by adding new or additional insulation to your ceilings, attics or walls along with using caulking or weather stripping. This tip will also help your cooling bills stay low during the summer.
Give your windows a makeover with vinyl frames. If you can’t replace windows with double or triple panes, tint them to keep the cold outside where it belongs. You should also open your blinds to let that warm sunshine in and close them at night when it’s colder.
Use your appliances more efficiently by being mindful about how you’re using them and minimize their energy expenditure. Most appliances have an energy efficient setting and just those few degrees can save you this winter.
By keeping your water heater on warm instead of putting it on the hot setting, you’ll still have plenty of water for that shower but your water heater won’t have to be constantly heating.
Get your furnace in tip-top shape with a cleaning and then seal the ducts to keep the cold air outside and not in your house.
These tips will keep you happy and toasty all winter long.