And if your heating source doesn\u2019t heat your entire house adequately, you\u2019re likely to see a hike in your electricity bill if you need to supplement with space heaters.<\/p>\n
While wall insulation is the best remedy for making the most of your home\u2019s heating source, if it isn\u2019t in the budget this year, you have numerous other options for DIY home insulation fixes.<\/p>\n
Try these tips for a warmer winter:<\/p>\n
Cover any air leaks with weatherproofing.<\/h2>\n
Use weatherproofing strips and caulking to seal any air leaks in your doors and windows. Window insulation kits<\/a> can typically be purchased for under $20, and can be installed in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n Options such as the Thermaliner blackout curtains<\/a> will help contain the heat in your home. If you don\u2019t want to spring for all-new curtains, you can add a cheap liner to your existing curtains, such as fleece or even a PVC shower curtain. Keep the curtains open during daylight hours to let the sunlight in and add natural heat to your home, but when the sun sets, draw the curtains to contain the warmth.<\/p>\n You can use common household items to create a \u201cdoor snake\u201d that sits at the bottom of your door and blocks the cold air from entering. Door snakes can be crafted out of materials such as old socks, pillow stuffing, and popcorn kernels\u2014find step-by-step instructions for making one here<\/a>.<\/p>\n One study found that a household heating bill was 30 percent higher<\/a> when the home had a missing or broken fireplace damper. If your fireplace flue doesn\u2019t seal properly, you could be losing a lot of heat through your chimney. Plug the hole with a \u201cchimney balloon\u201d\u2014a balloon covered in laminate that can be inflated once it is inside the chimney to provide an effective seal. Such balloons<\/a> can be purchased for $40 to $50, or you can make your own chimney balloon<\/a> out of household items such as cardboard and bubble wrap. (Just remember to take the balloon out before you plan to light a fire!)<\/p>\n In most homes, a lot of your heat will escape into the attic, where it\u2019s not doing you any good. While insulating your attic space with foam can be an effective way to lower heating costs, you can use a simple reflective foil material<\/a> as a cost-effective alternative.<\/p>\n By stapling the foil sheets to your attic roof rafters, you can reflect the heat that hits the rafters back down into your home\u2019s living space.<\/strong><\/p>\n Any time or financial investments you make this year should provide a nice return on investment for years to come. \u00a0While it is a one time expense, your’ll enjoy the savings, and be warmer over the long haul.<\/p>\n For Your Home<\/a> For Your Business<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Did you put off insulating your home? So, yah, colder days have arrived. No worries! 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Fix drafty doors with a door snake.<\/h2>\n
Plug your chimney when not in use.<\/h2>\n
Seal your attic air leaks.<\/h2>\n
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