5 Tips for Winterizing your home: Winterizing your home this season is an important step to prevent Jack Frost from nipping at your wallet. You will also be reducing your energy consumption which helps the environment and curbs pollution. Here are five tips that can help you prepare for the cold weather that won’t break the bank: 1) Invest in a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping. 2) Insulate your hot water heater. Wrapping the tank can significantly reduce the amount of "standby" heat loss, saving you money on your energy costs. 3) Clean your furnace filter. Dirty filters don’t allow your furnace to “breathe” which means it has to work harder and use more energy to do its job. 4) Seal windows and doors. A lot of heat loss occurs from draft windows and doors. Invest in a heat shrink kit and caulk any cracks on the sides of your windows and doors. 5) Insulate water pipes in your basement. Another good idea to prevent “standby” heat loss in hot water pipes and to prevent cold water pipes from freezing. Don’t forget the Eco Radio Network pledge: “By thinking green, you’re going to keep some green in your pocket”. <-- Go back to the tips page