text: 5 Ways to Reduce Costs in Your Home This Winter - VonKarl Inman
  Winter is notorious for being associated with high energy bills. From turning up your thermostat, to running the gas fireplace for hours, you've probably experienced a spike in your bills during the winter months. Here are 5 ways to reduce costs in your home this winter.
  Strategically set your thermostat
  While it feels good to walk into a home that's 76 degrees, there's no need to run the thermostat while you're away at work. Most thermostat have the ability to set your thermostat on a schedule which will help keep your energy bill low this winter. Additionally, consider lowering your thermostat to 72 degrees. You most likely won't feel a big difference in the inside temperature of your home, but will see a difference on your energy bill.
  Open or cover your windows
  Opening your windows during the day lets natural light warm up your home. It also allows you to keep the lights off since the sun provides natural light. Additionally, making sure to cover up your windows at night can help prevent drafts from coming through to chill your home at night. Just simply opening and covering your windows can help reduce costs in your home this winter.
  You likely don't use your guest room every day, so go in that room and shut off the vent. This keeps heat out of that room, and off of your energy bill. There's no sense in heating a room that's not being used. Additionally, it's a good idea to keep unused rooms' doors shut so you can concentrate your heat in the main living areas of the home.
  Cuddling up with a nice warm blanket can help keep your body temperature high without cranking up the heat. Make sure to have enough blankets in your living areas as well as your bedrooms. It's important to also include blankets in guest rooms in case you have visitors during the winter months.
  LED lights cost more upfront but will save you over time. LED lights are also more durable than fluorescent lighting, which makes them a safer option indoors. Additionally, LED lights have a much longer life span than fluorescent lights, which not only saves you energy on your bill, but energy in life since you don't have to replace the bulbs as frequently.
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  January 24 /0 Comments/by Sophia Peterson
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