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Every winter, millions of Americans\u2019 jaws hit the floor the first time they open their heating bill. Keeping your home warm can be rather expensive! However, you might be surprised to learn that a considerable portion of your heating costs is actually wasted energy. Let\u2019s take a quick look at some ways you can avoid unwanted heating costs.<\/p>\n

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1: Heavy curtains<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Your windows may be blocking light, but a light curtain covering a window can let in cold temps and lose warmth. And seal around that window! But if it\u2019s facing sun, open it during the day! (There are 3 reasons right there!)<\/p>\n

2: Bake!<\/strong>\u00a0Yes, whip up some cookies or a pizza. Then leave the oven door open a bit and let the heat out in the kitchen. Warning: Don\u2019t dare do this if you have kids or a pet. We want you to be safe!<\/p>\n

3: Weather strip the ol\u2019 attic hatch.<\/strong>\u00a0Everyone knows about sealing doors and windows, but that entryway to the attic is often overlooked. Check around your attic hatch and be sure it\u2019s got a seal or weather stripping around it.<\/p>\n

4: Bubble wrap your windows.<\/strong>\u00a0Yeah, we went there. Bubble wrap (unpopped) in your windows will actually give them a higher insulation value. Easy to do! Just spray a little water in the windows to hold the bubble wrap. Cut and use scissors or an X-acto blade. Voila!<\/p>\n

5: Got an old radiator?<\/strong>\u00a0Place good quality aluminum foil behind the unit. It will reflect heat back into the room.<\/p>\n

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Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/resources.yesican-science.ca\/lpdd\/g07\/lp\/nelson\/nel18.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/news\/earth\/energy\/11185960\/We-waste-more-heat-than-we-pay-for-to-keep-homes-warm.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/gizmodo.com\/5959753\/17-ways-youre-wasting-money-on-winter-heating-and-lighting<\/a><\/p>\n

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October 19, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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