12 simple things you can do to reduce your heating bill, save money, and have a warmer home.
If you feel chills every time you open your utility bill, your house may be too cold. More likely, however, you're paying more than you should be paying to heat it. In either case, you can make changes now that will give you a warmer home and save you money.
These aren't big projects like adding attic insulation or replacing windows -- save those for later. They are easy-to-operate and low-cost technologies. The most complex ones take a weekend afternoon, lots of little time, and don't even require buying materials, just changing a habit or two. We'll get to the obvious.
1. Install a Programmable Thermostat
2. It’s flue-off season, so keep those romantic flames to a minimum
3. The rotation of the ceiling fan
4. Keep furniture away from vents, vents and radiators
5. Stop the wind, close the door
6. Install door sweeper
7. Quick seal window
8. Organize the curtains
9. Replace the furnace filter
10. Adjust your water heater
11. Beat the fast loop
12. Lower the thermostat
