Seal Small Drafts Before Blaming the Heating Bill

Before complaining about energy costs, check for drafts under doors, around windows, and near outlets on exterior walls. Inexpensive draft stoppers, outlet insulation kits, and weatherstripping can reduce heating bills by 10-20%. The cheapest energy is the energy you don't waste. Spend one afternoon sealing these micro-leaks and you may find your "broken" heating system was fine all along — the house was just leaking warmth.