Easy Tips to Winter-Proof Your House
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As the winter approaches we all stock up on moisturizer, warm clothes, and include more warm foods in our diet. We prepare our body to stay warm and healthy in winters, but forget our house. Don’t you think even our home deserves to get ready for winter?
Here we bring you some quick tips to keep your house warm during winter season and save you some extra bucks, which you might be forced to spend every winter on the energy bills:
Add insulation
Adding insulation will definitely help you lower your utility bills. The obvious place to add insulation is the attic. You must also consider adding insulation in the crawl spaces, garage and basement to prevent heat loss.
Inspect your doors & windows
It is really important that you inspect your doors and windows for air leaks and seal up any cracks or holes using caulk. Before you do that, remove any old caulk using caulk removal tool or utility knife. Caulking not only keeps cold air out, but also keep bugs out of your home.
In order to cover the windows properly you can also use window insulation kit. It is easy to install and is the most effective and economical way to insulate drafty windows.
Invest in a programmable thermostat
Programmable thermostat allows you to set temperatures not only for specific times of the day but also for weeks. Optimal use of smart thermostat allows home owners to save as much as 15 % on their heating bills. You can also link your thermostat with a smart phone app and adjust temperatures as per your comfort.
Use your fireplace efficiently
In case you don’t use your fireplace, you must install glass doors to close off your fireplace. Glass doors will keep cold air from coming down into your house and warm air inside the house from escaping through the chimney.
Protect exterior faucets
Locate any faucets along your home’s outer walls and wrap heating tape around them and/or faucet covers. Besides reducing your energy costs, this will keep the water in them from freezing and causing them to burst.