Simple Home Heating Tips for Cold Weather

Ready-made DIY strategies such as curtains and door seals keep the home warm and cozy during a long, cold winter—and also help lower the energy bill.
Simple Home Heating Tips for Cold Weather
Small, thoughtful adjustments throughout the home can add up to lasting warmth and reduced energy use all winter long. Drazen Zigic/Getty Images
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One of the easiest ways to make the home warmer is completely free. Open the curtains during the day to allow sunlight to heat the interior, then close them at night to retain that accumulated warmth while keeping the night’s cool air out.

In fact, curtains are one of the original forms of home insulation, dating back to animal hides that covered door and window openings to provide privacy and protection from the elements. Today, thermal curtains are available in a wide variety of attractive styles. They offer energy efficiency and can also be found in full blackout models that have the added benefits of light and noise reduction for better sleep.

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