Now that the temperatures have finally dropped here in Florida, it won't be long before you're turning up your home's thermostat at night. Did you know that you can save energy and money on your utility bill just by properly using your thermostat and keeping your house sealed from outside air? This video from National Geographic's Green Guide site gives some very valuable advice on keeping the heat in and the cold out.
Some of the information includes:
-How to properly use your thermostat to save money and energy.
-Sealing cracks and holes in your house that let in outside air, as well as checking the seals on your doorways.
-How installing storm shutters can minimize heat loss up to 50%.
-Why to buy windows with the Energy Star rating.
-Alternative, eco-friendly insulation options, like recycled cotton, cellulose and soybean foam.
Video after the break:
This article appears in Nov 11-17, 2009.