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No refunds for early cancellation of order. HomeFinder weMu On The House: 4 tips you can still use to help keep your home warm, comfortable and energy efficient this winter (BPT) With winter comes the holiday season, a time that's supposed to be associated with "comfort and joy." But how joyful will it be if pests invade your house, or if your home is cold and drafty? Help stay warm all winter long by addressing factors like air leaks from gaps and cracks that can make your home feel uncomfortable. "Drafts and heat loss are common problems in the winter, and they affect homes of every age, size and construction," says Gary Parsons, fellow at The Dow Chemical Company. "Those factors can seriously affect your home's energy efficiency and how comfortable it feels. Fortunately, it's not difficult to deal with issues like air leaks and insulation, and doing so can significantly improve your home's function and livability." Parsons suggests these steps to help ensure a draft-free, pest-free and comfy home this winter season: Seal cracks and gaps Gaps and cracks throughout the home allow hot air to escape and cold air and pests to enter.

Energy Star estimates that homes can have a half mile or more of cracks around doors, windows and sill plates alone, and those aren't the only places in a home where gaps can exist. Air duct joints, points where piping enters a home, and anywhere wood meets concrete (such as around the foundation) are locations where cracks and gaps can occur. Sealing cracks can help prevent air leakage, improve a home's overall energy efficiency and block out pests and insects. In fact, homeowners can save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling by air sealing their homes and adding insulation, according to Energy Star. Even do-it-yourself novices can easily and quickly seal cracks and gaps in their homes.

Products like GREAT STUFF(R) Gaps Cracks and GREAT STUFF(R) Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealants are specially formulated to seal gaps and cracks, blocking out air, moisture and even pests. The ready-to-use insulating foam sealants can fill gaps up to 1 inch. When using the product, be sure to follow safety guidelines, including covering all skin, using gloves and safety goggles, and keeping the work area well ventilated. Check insulation Insulation is like a blanket that your home wears to help keep everyone inside warm and cozy. If your home doesn't have the right amount or type of insulation for your climate, it can lose heat, energy efficiency and comfort.

About 90 percent of existing homes don't have enough insulation, according to the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. Follow Energy Star's guidelines for more information on how to check your insulation to see if your home could benefit from adding more. Take care of the HVAC system If your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system isn't working as well as it could, you're sacrificing comfort and increasing your energy bills. Make sure to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall to ensure they are operating efficiently. Have the ducts inspected and seal any leaks.

Be sure to change air filters regularly, per the system manufacturer's recommendation for filter type and frequency. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, dirty air filters restrict airflow, making HVAC systems work harder and consume more energy to heat your home. Don't overlook little things Things as simple as a forgotten window left cracked in summer months or neglecting to close the flue in your wood-burning fireplace can all affect the amount of heat and comfort that escape your home in the winter. Before the weather turns very cold, make a sweep through your home and check for these minor but important points: Windows Are all your windows closed? If you've recently sealed around windows, you probably opened them for ventilation.

Double check to be sure you remembered to close them. Thermostat Is yours properly programmed to optimize energy use by adjusting the temperature when you're out of the house? Proper use of a programmable thermostat can cut energy bills by nearly $200 per year, according to Energy Star. Ceiling fans you can use ceiling fans to supplement your furnace during the winter, but you have to remember to reverse the air flow. Most ceiling fans have a switch that allows you to reverse the direction of the fan blades to spin clockwise, which pushes warm air down from the ceiling during winter. II, 10126 Wellington Drive NW, Nov.

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