Five Quick & Easy Tips everyone ought to know how to Save on Home Heating

The rising costs of fuels like propane and kerosene are increasing affecting the expense of heating one’s home. In recent years the cost of heating is cutting deep into the family budget, especially in places which experience very cold weather.

 Here are a few tips to help you start cutting down on your home heating bills. Of course, there are many more things that you can do…..all you need is a bit of thought and discipline to see your plans through.

•  You need not heat your entire home. Little used areas like guest rooms can be closed off so that you use less heat.
•  Check the whole house thoroughly to find places where the cold air may be seeping in, paying special attention to areas around door and window frames. Once you identify a leak you can seal it off.
•  You may want to invest in additional insulation if the existing insulation in your home is inadequate. In the long run this cost will be justified as you will pay less for heating.
•  Use ventilation fans like those in your kitchen and bathroom sparingly during the winter months. These fans tend to suck out warm air and thus make your heating system work overtime to compensate.

 By cutting down the time in that lovely hot shower you can actually save up to 33% of the cost of heating water!