3 Simple Tips for Keeping Your House Warm

As the seasons change, you may start to wonder what you can do to keep your house warm without cranking up the heater. Although you could turn up the heat, it will cost you a lot of money to keep the heater pumping all day, every day. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to keep your house comfortable without losing a lot of money. Here are some simple tips.

1. Cook with the Oven More

In the summer you should avoid using the oven because it will heat up the house. However, in the winter you can use the oven all you want, in fact it is also encouraged. Baking during the coldest parts of the day, such as in the morning will help to emit heat into the home that can keep your house warm, without using any gas.

In addition, having fresh baked foods can help to make the body feel warm, even if the temperature in the house is still the same. This is why baking in the oven is such a great idea.

2. Know When to Open and Close the Drapes

The sun can be your greatest ally in the winter. Just as the sun heats the outside, it can also heat up the inside of your house. This is why it is a good idea to keep the drapes open during the sunniest part of the day. The suns ray's will come into the house and can heat up the house.

Then as the sun goes down, you should close the drapes and keep them closed throughout the night. The outside will cool down significantly during the night, and if you don't have the blinds or drapes closed, the house could become colder. So, keep the drapes open during the sunny times, and then any time the sun is down, close the drapes.

3. Weather-Strip the House

In many cases, the house is cold because it is not insulated properly. For example, you might be pumping the heater but having the heat leave the house through the doors and windows. This is why weather-stripping your windows and doors is so important. This will ensure that no air is leaving the house so that once the heater has done its job, it can slow down, saving you money.

These are just three simple things you can do to keep your house warm. For more information about heating your house, contact a company such as Bill's Heating & Air Conditioning. 

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