By: Erica Blair
Every winter it never fails, our heat bills go up. This year, try something new and
inexpensive!
Natural Winterizing
Tips For Your Home and Wallet
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Close curtains instead of buying plastic to cover
windows.
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Program your thermostat, warmer when you are
home and when you aren’t at home or are in bed, turn down the temperature.
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Change your furnace filter to help with clean
airflow.
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Open and uncover all your heating vents.
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Add blankets to your bed.
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Wear socks, slippers and warm clothes while at
home.
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Sleep with a hot water bottle for extra warmth.
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Check around doors and windows for air drafts or
leaks then add caulk to the leaks.
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Place rolled up mats or blanket on the floor
near doors leading outside to keep the warmth in.
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If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace
make sure to use it!
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Drink hot tea or coco to keep your insides warm.
Source:
www.saveenery.about.com
Hot water bottles are the best! In the spring and summer (before it gets too hot to use it) I empty the water in my 5 gallon watering can, then I use it to water the garden. :)
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