Keep Your Home Warm With These Tips

Door and Window Tips To Stay Warm

As the winter temperatures continue to drop, it can be easy to turn up your thermostat to stay warm. However, the higher you turn your thermostat, the higher your energy bill will be. Keep these tips in mind to prepare your doors and windows for winter to help save money.

• Clean your windowsills. Windows will not properly seal if the sills are full of dirt and debris. Use a dry paintbrush to thoroughly clean your windowsills so that they properly seal.
• Check your weather stripping. Check all the weather stripping that is around all of your doors and windows and replace any that is damaged or missing.
• Install new windows. Although installing new windows throughout your home can be pricey, new windows are much more energy efficient and can keep the warm air in your home and the cold air out.

The new season is also the best time to look over your homeowner’s insurance policy to see if you have the right amount of coverage. Contact the insurance professionals at North Central Insurance in Elk River for all of your Minnesota home insurance needs.