Off-Grid Tricks That Will Make Your House Warmer, and Lower Your Heating Costs, Too

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Off-Grid Tricks That Will Make Your House Warmer, and Lower Your Heating Costs, Too


No matter where you live, staying warm in the winter takes much more work than being comfortable the rest of the year. But it can be done — no matter your heating source.

Be Creative When Insulating

Keeping the warm air in and the cold air out is priority No. 1 when it comes to home heating. If replacing old doors and windows or adding to existing insulation is an option, consider one of these other insulating methods:

Use heavy drapes or even blankets over older windows to protect from cold.

Seal around door jambs and window casing with expandable foam to prevent drafts.

Replace weather stripping around leaky doors and windows.

Add window film or bubble wrap over windows to increase their insulating values.

Keep unused rooms closed and use draft stoppers along the floor to keep cold air from leaking into occupied rooms.

Install outlet and switchplate gaskets to stop cold air in exterior walls from seeping into living spaces.
Heat the Person, Not the Room

Turn the thermostat down a notch and still stay warm by focusing on the person and not heating an entire home. Throw blankets, lap quilts, and afghans are all good ways to keep a person warm and lower your heating costs. Extra blankets or even heated blankets provide a comfortable place to sleep if the air in your bedroom is cold.

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