How to Reduce a Heating Bill
During the winter months most homeowners probably let out more heat than they need to. The problem with this is that it also means they spend more on their heating bill than is necessary. Take extra steps to make sure your home is ready for the winter and you can find yourself saving tons on heating bills, which are already outrageous for many people.
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Instructions
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Focus on your attic first. Make sure the walls and roof are well insulated with new, clean fiberglass insulation. This is a major fix and will greatly lower your heating bill.
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Cut strips of heavy plastic insulation sheets and cover your windows with them. You can either tape or staple the plastic into place. Do this to as many windows as you want, knowing that it will limit access to them.
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Apply weather stripping, which is thin foam tubing, to the areas where your door and door frame are supposed to meet, but don't. These thin cracks occur over time as the house settles, and let a good deal of heat out.
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Apply for the price speculation bill payment plan with your heating company. That way, you can pay a small amount every month of the year, rather than larger amounts only during the winter months. It typically comes out a bit cheaper and is easier to work into a monthly saving plan.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not inhale fiberglass insulation. It can cause health problems, so always wear a mask when handling it.
