How to Keep Heat from Escaping from Your Home
Cover Windows
Keep heat from escaping through the cracks in your windows by covering your windows with a clear material such as Frost King®. Garbage bags are another option; however they can eliminate your ability to see outside and are pretty much unsightly. These might be good for windows on the back or side of the house.
Put Up Sheets
Poor or cracked doors are a major culprit of energy loss in a home. Keep heat from escaping through the cracks along the side and bottom of your doors by putting up sheets in entryways in front of your doors or on the door itself, if it isn't used frequently. If the thought of draping sheets in your home doesn't jive with your idea of home décor, use colorful, floor length curtains.
Cover Door Bottoms
Place a rug or towel against unused doors to help stop heat from escaping and lower your heating bills. For doors that are regularly used or viewed by company, use formal, custom door blockers or draft stoppers in a color that complements your décor.
Close Doors
Another way to prevent heat from escaping and lower your heating bills is to section off parts of the house that are rarely used. Close all doors, even to rooms used regularly, unless someone is occupying the room. You can always open the door an hour or two before use to warm it up. Be sure to close the vents in each room. Covering the closed vents with a box or ottoman will help redirect heat to other parts of the house.
Turn Down the Heat
The less your heater is on, the less chance there is of your heat escaping. During the winter months, become a Snuggie™ wearer. Stock your storage room benches and living room baskets with blankets to use at night in place of extra heat.
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11 Comments
Post a CommentExcellent ideas.
I remember walking the streets of my neighborhood in MA as a kid, and seeing houses completely wrapped in plastic all the way to the roof. At least that doesn't happen down here in Florida, despite the recent cold snap. So... how's that global warming working out for you guys? And belated Happy Birthday to Shanika!
I so remember when we first moved in the old house we lived in for 35 years (working on it all the time.) We had an outside door in our bedroom, and I hung blankets over it and all the windows. We're in a really cold spell right now and I'm loving it. My husband and I fight over the thermostat all the time. He's always cold and I'm always hot. Now I just have to go in a room with the vents closed and I can cool off.
Ooh, bubble wrap is an excellent idea.
Good tips! Use bubble wrap instead of trash bags and you're good to go! BTW, happy b-day!
LOL@ Randy's comment! Great advice Shanika and many many happy returns my friend
Happy Birthday, Shanika!
A possible alternative: eliminate the problem; move to Yuma?
Sound advice to keep heat from escaping.
Thanks for the advice it is colder than a liberal's heart in here today.