Easy Tips to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Central Ohio Home

You need only to step outside or peak out your window to see that cold weather is here and your Central Ohio home utility bill may be bearing the brunt of the impact from the weather. Below I will list a few simple things to reduce the amount of money you have to pay out this winter.

Your windows are the most common place that your home is vulnerable to the elements. You will be amazed at how these simple fixes will minimize energy loss around your windows:

1st Find The Source Of The Leak
In order to know where repairs need to be made, you have to find the source of the leak. One way is to feel for drafts along all the seams of the windows. If the leak is too small to be felt by your hands, you can hold a candle near each window. When the flame changes, you've found the leak.

2nd Seal the Windows
You can use silicone caulking to seal the seams of the window. Silicone caulk can be found in most Central Ohio home improvement stores. You’ll need to buy a caulking gun to apply the silicone.

To use a caulking gun, you simply insert the caulk into the gun. Slice off the tip of the caulking tube, and gently squeeze the handle to push the caulk out. Maintain an even pressure as you apply the silicone caulking. This way, you’ll get a thin even line of caulking.

If you have old, wood or aluminum windows you may need to seal the window off completely with plastic. Fortunately, you can buy plastic sheeting with double-sided tape already attached from any hardware store. To apply the plastic to your windows:

· Clean the windows with warm soapy water.
· Measure the window and precut the plastic.
· Remove the non-stick backing off the tape. Attach it along one corner of the window. Continue applying it to the rest of the window.
· Use a blow-dryer to shrink any wrinkles in the plastic.

By insulating the windows in your Central Ohio home you can help guard against cold weather and high utility costs this winter.

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LINKS:
Energy loss: http://www.energy.gov/
Caulking gun: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caulking
Wood windows: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&Ne=4294967294&category=Windows&N=4294949049