Winterizing Your Home to Save Money

Install Storm Doors/Windows – Although this can be a pricey home improvement it can be well worth it in efficiency.  If you are the owner of an older home, or notice your windows are drafty throughout the winter you’re losing money trying to heat your house.  Storm doors and windows can help with this greatly. 

Reduce Drafts – If storm doors and windows are too pricey for your budget, simply installing draft stoppers, or draft snakes can reduce the flow of are into and out of your home, and save you tons of money on your winter bills.

Insulate Pipes – Insulating pipes can be one of the cheapest, yet most beneficial improvements you make to your home.  Pipe foam can be found at most hardware stores and is safely designed to be used on hot piping applications.  Piping insulation helps pipes maintain warmer temperatures when running and reduces the time needed to warm water before using. 

Reverse Your Fans – if you use modern ceiling fans to cool your home in the summer, it’s likely you can set them to run in reverse throughout the winter.  Doing this helps circulate warm air throughout the house, heating more efficiently, and reducing the total amount of warm air needed throughout the room.   

Control Your Thermostat – being reasonable with your thermostat can be one of the single best improvements you can make for home efficiency.  Turning the heat down while not in the house, or setting a timer for your thermostat can reduce use during the day when not home, and prevent unneeded use throughout the day.  Also, consider a temperature that is pleasant but reasonable.  Overheating a home is a common cause of pricey utility bills.  Being reasonable can save you a lot of money this winter.

If you’re looking to reduce your expenses this winter, consider winterizing your home.  There are a number of cheap tricks that can greatly reduce your utility use and save you a lot of money.  If you’re looking to purchase a new home and are in the market for quality constructed homes at entry level home prices in Gainesville GA, Mundy Mill may be perfect for you.  Contact us today to learn more about our homes and the Right Choice standards they’re built by.
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