It's official, winter is here in the Triad, it's already cold! Sub-freezing temperatures at night and highs below 50 degrees are what the weathermen are serving up this week, and that's just a hint of what's to come.
The annual shift in our weather impacts more than just noses and fingers. It also has a big effect on household budgets as furnaces are activated and thermostats are adjusted higher and higher. There is one simple thing you can easily do to minimize the impact of winter on your heating bill, and that is to look for and deal with drafts.
A draft is simply a hole in your house that lets the cold air from outside in. They are most often found around windows and doors and they are easily plugged with adequate weatherstripping. The tighter you can make your home, the lower your heating bills will be. Here's what to do:
If you do nothing more than take care of the windows and doors in your home, you will see a decrease in your heating expense. If you are very motivated, you may also use your incense tool to check for drafts around outlet covers, under sinks where pipes come into the house, fireplace dampers and the like. The repair for these kinds of leaks will be different - often spray foam for outlets and pipes, or a new damper for the fireplace.
As temperatures head south, I'll remind you that nothing is as cozy on a cold day than a warm, draft-free home. At GreatNest, we wish you all the best! And Happy Weatherstripping!