Cutting down on winter heating costs

[bjl584]

Have an energy audit done to see where your home is losing heat
Seal up draft areas like windows and doors with film, caulking, and heavy curtains
Dress for the weather. Heavy clothes and blankets
A humidifier can add moisture to the air which holds heat better than dry air
Insulating an attic and basement can help with heat loss
Get a programable thermostat, turn down the temperature when you aren't home and during the night
Consider an alternative heat source like a wood burner
Close off unused area of your home
An electric blanket can help keep you warm at night or when just sitting on the couch
Let the sun in during the day and close the blinds at night
Upgrade your furnace if it is old and inefficient

[Fishindude77]

The best bang for your buck is always insulation and weather sealing.
If you have old drafty windows, it's amazing what covering them with plastic will do. Good weather stripping and tight thresholds on the exterior doors make a huge difference also.

The above items are inexpensive and can be do it yourself work.
Much more practical that replacing HVAC equipment.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

The best bang for your buck is always insulation and weather sealing.
If you have old drafty windows, it's amazing what covering them with plastic will do. Good weather stripping and tight thresholds on the exterior doors make a huge difference also.

The above items are inexpensive and can be do it yourself work.
Much more practical that replacing HVAC equipment.

Hwo do you weatherstrip and tight threashold on a exterior door?

[Fishindude77]

Hwo do you weatherstrip and tight threashold on a exterior door?

For the head and jambs, screw an aluminum / vinyl bulb weatherstrip in place so it's sealed tight when door is closed.
If your threshold is not tight to the bottom of the door it can either be raised and adjusted and re-anchored or replaced with a new one. Can also add a brush type or vinyl flap type weather seal, surface mounted on bottom of door for an additional seal.

Doors need to latch tightly too so they stay against the weatherstripping. Adjust the latching mechanism if necessary.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

For the head and jambs, screw an aluminum / vinyl bulb weatherstrip in place so it's sealed tight when door is closed.
If your threshold is not tight to the bottom of the door it can either be raised and adjusted and re-anchored or replaced with a new one. Can also add a brush type or vinyl flap type weather seal, surface mounted on bottom of door for an additional seal.

Doors need to latch tightly too so they stay against the weatherstripping. Adjust the latching mechanism if necessary.

Thanks i will tell DH