Reduce Heating Costs By Improving Your Home

Invest in some home improvements and it can make your house warm enough to warrant turning the heating down, though. And you can do this affordably and without impacting your quality of life.

Upgrade Your Fabrics

Your choice of curtains can seriously impact the amount of heat your home retains. If you’ve got a room where there’s just a tired old pair of blinds, consider replacing them with something more suitable. Heavy fabric curtains work wonders at night as they retain the heat for long periods of time.

Heavier brown or green curtains can make a great addition to a room, if you want to create a warm rural look. Whatever fabric you choose, make sure it’s thick and it covers the whole of the window.

Make the most of your new curtains by keeping them open to let the sun come in. When the sun disappears, close them again to trap the heat inside.

Double Glazing

Double glazing is something every energy conscious household should have. Instead of one pane of glass, you have two panes of glass with a space between the panes. This reduces both heat and noise transmission. Allow your home to warm up throughout the day and close the curtains at night. Your rooms will stay warm for hours before you need to turn the heating up again.

Moreover, double glazing is a fantastic home décor choice. Decorative inset frames allow you to match the windows to your specific room. You can spend hours browsing through catalogues of various ornate and intricate designs.

Weatherstripping

Weatherstripping is a great option for stopping drafts and cold air from invading your living space. In most cases, it wears away after a few years, due to general wear and tear. Not only does this increase the amount of heat you lose every minute, it looks awful. Knowing torn weatherstripping is costing you money is good motivation for doing something about it. And new weatherstripping adds an ideal finish to a room.