Here are 5 great tips to winterize your home.

  1. Seal all windows and doors against drafts. According to the US Department of Energy, drafts can waste 5-30% of your energy use.

  2. Change your furnace filters if you haven’t recently

  3. Check your insulation and correct anything that might be inefficient.

  4. Replace any old, non-functional windows.

  5. If you use a fireplace, consider getting an insert that will direct the heat into your house instead of sending it up the chimney.