Tips To Lower Home-Heating Bills

Lynda Lyday From HGTV

Lynda Lyday from HGTV offers her tips to help you lower home-heating bills this winter.

Video: Lynda on Better CT

Tips on conserving heat this winter:

Seal all cracks inside between molding, drywall around the electrical outlets.
Seal all cracks on the outside of the house as well
Make sure doors and windows are sealed well and if not add weather stripping
Door sweeps are also a good alternative for drafty doors
Your attic should be insulated properly as well as the basement under the first floor
Know the "R" value of the area where you live
If you are replacing windows or doors use low "E" glass
Seal doors and windows tightly using weather stripping.
A door sweep will eliminate air escaping underneath the door.
Insulate attics and basement ceilings to keep heat in the living space of your home. (Don't insulate a crawl space if exposed to moisture or the outdoors.)
Close off vents to rooms not being used.
Draw curtains at night to keep heat from escaping.
Replace furnace filters regularly so the furnace doesn't have to work as hard.
Set your thermostat on 68 degrees in the day and 55 when sleeping.
If replacing your windows and doors, buy a product with the Energy Star Label on it.
Low-E Glass is a coating that will reflect infrared light keeping your living space warmer in the winter; cooler in the summer. It will also help to NOT fade your fabrics of your furniture.

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