Fall weekends are a great time to start preparing your home for winter. Here are 5 tips which will help you get ready for the cold weather, and will help save you money on your heating/energy bills.
1. Change your furnace filter.
2. Reset your thermostat setting to reflect your fall schedule (home vs away time).
3. Weatherstrip doors and windows.
4. Adjust exterior and interior lighting to ensure lights are on/off at the right time.
5. Find a neighborhood kid who will shovel your driveway for $5 !(condo owners feel free to gloat!)
For more ideas on winterizing your home, check out these save money this winter tips from Elizabeth Weintraub,at About.com.
