Fall marks the return of those chilly days when it’s are best to sit near fire in your nicely heated home and read your favorite book. This can be very relaxing, until you realize how much your energy bill is going to go up. Here are some energy saving tips for the Fall, to help you stay warm and comfortable, save the environment while saving you money on your energy bill.

·         Check your furnace and fireplace and ensure they are working well and efficiently. Consider upgrading that old boiler furnace for a new more efficient one.

·         Make sure your doors and windows are sealed on the corners, use door snakes; it helps trap the heat in your room so the temperature doesn’t fluctuate as easily and you will need less heating devices. Door snakes are snake like pillows use to fill the cavity between door and the floor.

·         Door snakes are available in market. You can make door snakes of your own choice of color at home. These are not difficult to make but works very well in saving the energy and lowering down the energy bills.

·         Check for drafts and any leakage in the windows. By sealing these leaks, you can cut your energy costs and trap warmth in your home.

·         Caulking is one of the cheap methods to deal this issue. You can also use curtains to cover the windows and doors. Check your walls, doors and windows properly. You should check your doors and windows at least once a year.

·         Use curtains to cover the windows. Many people think use of curtains as an outdated fashion but curtains plays a magnificent role on saving energy and keeping the temperature of room moderate for longer.

·         Use blanket to sleep and turn your heaters off when you’re off to bed. It saves your energy and money, the environment and any accidents that can occur from unattended heaters.

·         Inspect the chimney before lighting the first fire. Early fall is best time to inspect the chimney well. If you do not know to deal with these things well then it is better to hire a professional who knows the thick and thin of it.

·         Add insulation to your home. This is one of the most effective energy-saving tips. Get your basement, crawl space and attic well insulated and if needed your can add insulation between the walls.

·         Turn off unused lights and adjust heating in in-frequently used rooms.

·         Wear warm clothes rather than using a heater and other heating machines. Fabric is an organic material; it is an excellent choice for staying warm and feeling cozy during the Fall. Sweaters, pull-overs and jerseys for are good options for keeping warm against cold weather.

Save money on energy while helping the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Minor changes in your habit can save you big bucks!

Source: http://comfortablehome.ca/2010/06/23/fall-energy-savings-tips/