Many important steps are involved in fully preparing your home for winter. Of these steps, sealing your home is the most cost-effective and efficient approach
Important considerations when sealing your home:
- Insulate your home to prevent warm air escaping from the top of your home by so doing you make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.
- Seal any holes and windows by using silicone caulk to seal air leaks or place shrink-wrap film over drafty windows to help reduce energy loss.
- Consider utilizing natural ways to heat in winter and cool in summer by using shade trees (deciduous) to cool the house from the intense summer sun and making the most use of large south facing windows to capture the winter sun.
- Add humidifiers to the living areas as it makes the air feel warmer in the winter, and dehumidifiers will make a room feel cooler in the summertime.
- If you have a standard thermostat, consider installing a programmable one. The heat should be used only when someone is home.
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