As the weather gets colder, all you want to do is come home and enjoy the solace of a warm home that protects you from the harsh outside elements. After all, nobody wants to come home from the brisk cold and walk into a chilly house. If your home isn’t as toasty as you would like, you can make several changes to improve its warmth without paying exorbitant energy bills. Here are some of the best upgrades that will keep your home warm in the winter.
New windows
Outdated windows are often the culprit for letting cold air sneak into homes. Older windows are typically surrounded by gaps and made from thinner glass, which does little to insulate your home. If your windows are over 10 years old, it might be time to invest in new ones.
A new front door
Like outdated windows, older doors are often thinner, and they often have gaps that allow air to escape. By replacing your door with a thicker and more energy-efficient option, you can prevent such heat loss and keep your home toasty despite the plummeting temperatures outside.
Better insulation
Insulating your home is one of the best things you can do to stop the flow of cold air into your home and to keep your house nice and warm in the winter. However, most homes are currently under-insulated. If you’re considering improving your home’s insulation, the best place to start is arguably the attic. Because heat rises, the attic naturally stores a lot of the heat generated in a home. Without proper insulation, this heat will simply escape. Other areas of the home you should be insulate include floors, walls, crawl spaces, and basements.
Upgraded siding
Upgrading your siding to a thicker and more durable form can better insulate your home and prevent warm air from escaping. As a bonus, such an upgrade can also significantly increase the value of your home.
Sealed cracks or holes
They may seem small and insignificant, but little fractures in your home’s walls, roof, or windows can allow a considerable amount of warm air to escape over time. As such, locating and eliminating any small cracks or holes in your home can greatly improve your home’s warmth.
Van Rundell is a writer and author who specializes in transportation, travel, guidance, health & fitness. With over 10 years of experience in the industry as a driver and an entrepreneur, he has seen it all. His tone is professional but friendly with a dash of humor thrown in for good measure. In past, he has been advising, educating and writing about transport for the public and professionals alike.
A qualified fitness instructor with over 5 years’ experience as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Van brings his deep knowledge of health and exercise science to his articles on health & fitness.
