With temperatures below zero lately, the cost of heating your home has more of an impact on your budget than ever before. Follow these tips to keep your heating bill reasonable:

1. For a 5% decrease on your energy bill, remember to lower the thermostat as you leave the house and also before you go to bed. This costs you nothing and the savings will really add up once you make it a daily routine.
2. Keep the doors inside your house open to increase the airflow and prevent the need for your heating system to work harder.
3. Keep your drapes closed at night to trap heat inside, and open them in the morning to allow the sunlight to naturally warm your house.
4. Seal your windows with vinyl weatherstrip to save up to $100 per year.
5. Replace your furnace filter every three months if needed. A clean filter is a cheap way to save big bucks in the long run.
6. Insulate your attic. This can save you a bundle on your energy bill!  Attic insulation should be around 18 inches thick and standing walls can be filled with blow-in foam for around $1.00 per square foot.

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