According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating and cooling account for about 48%
of the energy use in a typical U.S. home. When winter winds start blowing, taking time to
winterize your home can result in significant savings―and it doesn’t need to be expensive
or time consuming. Where should you start? Here are some quick and money-saving ideas:

• Install weather stripping or draft guards on exterior doors
• Seal attic and garage cracks with foam or caulking
• Add extra insulation to your attic or garage
• Install a programmable thermostat and keep it low when no one is home, or
overnight
• Replace your furnace filters
• Lower your hot water temperature to around 120 degrees
• Set your ceiling fans to move in a clockwise direction

Spending some time completing these easy tasks will keep the cold out and extra money in your wallet this winter!