Introduction:

Autumn is in the air and as the weather turns cooler, a homeowner’s attention naturally turns to ways to keep the homes warm for winter. The best way to prepare for winter and save money on energy costs is to make energy efficient improvements to your home before winter sets in.

The following tips for preparing for winter will go a long way in keeping your home warm and toasty for the winter season. Here are seven low cost energy saving tips and solutions that most DIY homeowners can do themselves.

1. If you have inadequate insulation, install additional insulation in the attic, floors and walls to reduce heating costs.

2. If you have air leaks around windows and door, seal them.

3. If you have single-pane windows, replace them with Energy Star qualified double-pane low emissivity/low-E windows.

4. If you have an inefficient hot water heater, replace it with a high efficiency storage water tank heater that use better insulation and has more efficient heater. Consider a tankless water heater that provides hot water on demand.

5. If your lighting is outdated, replace the lights with Energy Star light fixtures that use 1/2 to 2/3 less energy than standard fixtures

6. Replace inefficient appliances with Energy Star appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers).

7. If your heating and cooling system is inefficient, install high efficiency heating, ventilating and air condition (HVAC) equipment.

Don’t go through another winter paying high energy costs. Get started today and save yourself a bundle.

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