We have all heard the reports that heating costs for residents in our area will be high this season so we at Buyers Advantage Group Realty (BAGR) have put together some tips for saving money during the colder months.

• Caulk, Caulk, Caulk - Walk around the interior of your home and find the cold spots around your doors and windows. Caulk those areas very well from the outside. Do not forget under sinks and utility rooms.
• Make sure the weather stripping around doors and windows is intact and creating a sufficient seal. Don’t forget about the adjustable thresholds on your doors. They’re spring loaded to move up & down for a tight seal.
• Set your thermostat to a comfortable level between 68 and 72 degrees and leave it alone. Changes in tempature of more than 2 degrees at a time cost big bucks.
• Turn down your water heater just below 120 degrees and insulate the first five feet of pipe coming out of the top of the heater and wrap a water heater jacket around the tank itself.
• Open your drapes and blinds during the day and let the sun heat your house for free. Close them as evening arrives to conserve the heat.
• Check your attic and crawl space for gaps in your insulation and replace.
• Install gaskets behind outlet covers on all outside walls.

These are just a few ways you can save on energy costs around your home. For more tips visit: www.smart-energy-online.com

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