Improving the insulation in your home is one of the surest ways of keeping your home insulated during winter.
From curing drafty windows to weather-stripping your entryways, there are need-to-know tips for homeowners to keep their homes warm throughout the cold season.
First, maintain your heating system. Change your filters every month, especially when your system is in active use, to improve your air quality and keep your unit running more efficiently. Clear obstructions such as furniture away from vents to maximize airflow throughout your living space. Make your home brighter as indoor lighting plays a vital role in making your home tolerable in cold seasons. You may also want to consider swapping out your sheers for heavier curtains to keep the heat in and cold out. Seal out your doorways by putting foam weather stripping around the insides of your doors to form a seal that prevents air exchange. Consider double draft stoppers, which offer a great short-term solution for stopping draft at the bottom of your door. Re-glaze or add a layer of insulation over your doors and windows. Improve the R-value of your non-insulated doors using plastic sheeting installed with double-sided tape. Be sure to re-glaze any loose panes. Lastly, insulate your attic by rolling sheets of unbacked insulation between all your floor joists in your attic. If you have it already between your joists, apply another layer with the lengths running perpendicular to your joists. This will provide maximum protection to keep heat inside your home and out of your attic.