Comments on: House Hacks to Save Money on Heating Costs

By: Tia @ Financially Fit & Fab

Tia @ Financially Fit & Fab — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:21:51 +0000

Thanks for these tips! Today may be the first really cold day in a while in the Midwest and it has been a struggle to stay warm without ending up with a huge heat bill!

By: Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:54:25 +0000

In reply to Damn Millennial. Agreed - small wins are the best.

By: Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:53:59 +0000

In reply to JoeHx. Great tips, Joe!

By: Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:53:04 +0000

In reply to giulia. Thanks, giulia!

By: Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:52:44 +0000

In reply to Jason Butler. The warm Atlanta weather sounds really nice right about now, Jason!

By: Damn Millennial

Damn Millennial — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 04:32:21 +0000

Heating bills are not fun. Taking the steps to get some of the easy wins is well worth it.

By: JoeHx

JoeHx — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:12:07 +0000

One way to see if doors and windows are properly seals is to see if any light gets through the cracks. Obviously this is harder with windows. It’s also preferable to have light on one side and complete (as possible) darkness on the other. You, of course, need to be in the darkness.

Another way is to hold a candle around the edges and any suspected leaks. You should see the candle’s smoke being affected by any drafts.

Another “hack” – although I wouldn’t call it that – is to put insulation on any electrical outlets and switches that are on an outside wall. Of course, don’t fill it with insulation, but use something that is designed for outlets like this -> https://www.amazon.com/Duck-283333-Sealers-Variety-Decorative/dp/B0040JH21W/