10 Ways To Shrink Your Energy Bills This Winter

With the first arctic chill having reached New England, the cold weather, like or not, is officially here. This Old House has compiled a list of 10 ideas to help save money this year. First up on the list is choking your chimney. The cost of this action item is free, and the payback time is immediate. A tightly closed hamper can prevent up to eight percent of furnace-heated air from escaping. Next up on the list is sealing any air leaks you may have. By spending between $30 and $50, you will eventually be able to save 10 percent or more per year on heating bills. Keeping all those cracks, gaps, and openings around the windows, doors, and wiring of your home can lead to a sizeable loss of furnace-heated air every winter. Seal these problem areas up, and in time, you will be saving up to nearly $200 per year. To continue reading this list of tips, click here.