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If we kept our homes as warm as we liked all winter, our energy bills would cost approximately $1 billion dollars. Although turning up the thermostat is tempting, just a few extra degrees can cripple your bank account. Luckily, there are many cheap, natural ways to heat your home that don’t involve blasting space heaters.
From lining your windows with bubble wrap to changing your ceiling fan’s direction, these heating hacks will get you through the winter intact.
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Caulk your window frames.
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If it’s sunny out, open the curtains.
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When the sun sets, close your curtains.
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Put down plush area rugs on hardwood or tile floors.
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Shower with the door open.
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Use a chimney balloon to keep warm air from escaping through your leaky chimney damper.
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Add more insulation.
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Sleep with a hot water bottle at the foot of your bed.
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When you’ve finished baking, leave the oven door open for a cozy kitchen.
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Keep cold air from seeping underneath the door with a draftstopper.
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Insulate your windows with bubble wrap.
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Close off any unused rooms.
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Reverse your ceiling fan’s direction.
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Snuggle up with flannel sheets.
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Invest in a programmable thermostat.
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Warm up an entire room with a DIY terracotta pot heater.
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When all else fails, bundle up!
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