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ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOR THE COLDER WINTER MONTHS AHEAD

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with 1 Month Realty 49855-090

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

FOR THE COLDER MONTHS AHEAD

 

November is a great month-the holidays are fast approaching, we get to visit more often with family and friends, and colder weather makes us feel like getting cozy in our homes.  Since you'll want to keep warm in the coming months, I'm including a list of tips for you this month that will help you to save money on your energy bill, while still staying warm and cozy!

 

I hope these tips help you as much as they've helped me.  If you have any home or real estate questions, please feel free to call me, Diana Dahlberg of 1 MONTH REALTY, Your Community Real Estate Expert, at (262) 657-1171 at any time or feel free to visit my Web site at KenoshaHomeSales !!!

 

FIVE WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY IN THE COLDER MONTHS

 

Set the timer: Program your thermostat to reach lower temperatures while you're sleeping or out of the house.  This simple action can save you a lot of money-and will ensure that your house stays at a comfortable temperature at all times.

 

Open and shut: During daytime hours, keep your blinds, draperies and other window coverings open.  This will enable your home to absorb the warm afternoon sunshine and will effectively add heat to the entire house.  Close all window coverings at night to keep the heat in!

 

Installation time: If you have a window or two that feels drafty no matter what you do, consider installing tight, insulating shades to those particular windows.  You'll be surprised what a little bit of extra insulation can accomplish!

 

Light a fire: A fireplace is an easy solution to add extra heat to your home without adding to your energy bill.  Capable of warming the entire room, you and your family can relax at home while keeping the thermostat at a lower temperature.

 

No leaks allowed: Check doors and windows for drafts and places where air might escape.  Weatherizing windows and doors is a simple task that you can perform; your local home improvement warehouse will have all of the materials you need!

 

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Comments (8)

Jacki Tait, CLHMS
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Flagstaff, AZ
Finding Your Place in Flagstaff, Arizona

Great tips!  Thanks for posting - these are important reminders this time of year!

Nov 03, 2014 01:26 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Jacki Semerau Tait Living in Arizona you don't have to deal with much snow huh?  My son, daughter and 3 of my grandchildren live in AZ.  I'll be there 12/3 through 12/7 ... can't wait!  Thanks for liking my post!

Nov 03, 2014 01:52 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Diana Dahlberg ... Your great tips arrived just in the knick-of-time!  We had snow here in the southern suburbs of Chicagoland on Saturday.  Time to bundle up and get busy making our homes warm and energy-smart again ...

Stay warm!

Gene

Nov 03, 2014 02:08 AM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

tis the season to check those drafty doors and windows to stop the money for leaving!

Nov 03, 2014 03:24 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Gene Mundt, Chicago-area Mortgage Lender - www.genemundt.com You are so right!  We had it too here in Kenosha County (Pleasant Prairie) but it melted as fast as it came down (thankfully).  Enjoy your winter!

Nov 03, 2014 12:16 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Mark Loewenberg Florida does not have the extreme weather changes we experience in the midwest, however, nonetheless we have to use wisdom in preparing our homes to save on the money that goes out the window if we don't plan ahead.  Best wishes to a great Winter Season in Florida!

Nov 03, 2014 12:18 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We use all of these methods to tryto save energy through the winter months. I also wear layers in the house and we have programable thermostats.

Nov 04, 2014 09:49 AM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Debbie Reynolds  Wearing layers is typical in our house too ... and programmable thermostats are a must.  Great addition to the energy saving methods.  Thanks! Enjoy autumn ... soon to be winter!

Nov 04, 2014 01:42 PM