New York has allready seen what type of winter we seem to have in store for us this year. With over 100,000 homes and businesses, still without power due to record snowfalls, the rest of the country needs to start looking at getting their homes ready for winter now.
Like the dog days of summer, the more we are able to save with respect to energy, the less likely we are to suffer from power outages due to overuse. This is why taking some of the simple steps like adjusting your water heater or installing Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs right now can help in the coming months.
To make your own home or business ready for Mr. Winter, start thinking about checking door and window seals for leaks. Just like they allow cold air to escape in the summer, these leaks can drain much needed heat from your home in the winter. Also, the time is perfect for trimming back trees and bushes that shade your home. While they provide much needed shade over the warmer months, allowing direct sunlight onto your house and through the windows will help raise the temperature of your home.
Like the dog days of summer, the more we are able to save with respect to energy, the less likely we are to suffer from power outages due to overuse. This is why taking some of the simple steps like adjusting your water heater or installing Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs right now can help in the coming months.
To make your own home or business ready for Mr. Winter, start thinking about checking door and window seals for leaks. Just like they allow cold air to escape in the summer, these leaks can drain much needed heat from your home in the winter. Also, the time is perfect for trimming back trees and bushes that shade your home. While they provide much needed shade over the warmer months, allowing direct sunlight onto your house and through the windows will help raise the temperature of your home.
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