Stay Away from Solar Gain

During the summer, keep the window coverings closed during the day to prevent solar gain, which will increase the temperature in your home. If you really enjoy the view, open your curtains in the early morning at breakfast and late at night during dinner.

Help Heat Your Home Without Electricity

During the cooler seasons, keep the draperies and shades on your south-facing windows open during the day to allow the sunlight to enter your home and closed at night to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows.

Are Your Baseboard Heaters Clogged?

Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed, especially before you turn on the heat in the fall or winter. Get down low on the floor with a flashlight and check all small crevices in the baseboard heater or raidiator for small items that may be jambed, such as small childrens toys or lint. Furniture, carpeting, or drapes should be at least a foot away from the heater.