Feels like winter: Cheap and easy ways to save on home energy costs this year

It sure feels like winter which means winter strength bills can t be far behind there are certain simple inexpensive solutions to save on ability costs this winter Related stories Colder weather is coming Here s how to prep your home for it Cold snap hits DC region on Veterans Day bringing blustery winds This winter in the DC region may be warmer than normal NOAA says Often when homeowners think about power efficiency improvements in their homes you know they re thinking about expensive projects like solar vitality programs disclosed Kevin Brasler executive editor of Washington Consumers Checkbook But there s lots of low cost projects you can do around your home that will save you lots of money off your vigor bills Installing weather stripping around exterior doors and windows is one of easier options when winterizing a home as products can be uncovered at any hardware store Go around your house and make sure all your windows are closed tightly and locked Brasler disclosed And if they won t close tightly have someone come out and repair them Caulk is another inexpensive way to fill energy-wasting cracks Most of homes especially older homes they just passively waste lots of force throughout the year Brasler stated It s the equivalent of leaving a small window open Local utility companies will often help pay to do vigor auditor inspections to identify challenge areas he reported You should also consider whether you need to make insulation improvements to your attic he stated Brasler noted he in the last few days got several estimates to have the work done on his home For my attic I got three bids to insulate it One was around that s what I paid The other two were more than for the exact same work If you re going to get insulation work done make sure the company also does air sealing tasks as part of that job any good company will do that he announced He declared a tax credit for insulation and air sealing work will expire at the end of Source