During cold months, up to 70% of our electricity alone goes toward heating our whole home.

Its really expensive, which is why these tips fromHGTVhelped me a lot.

There are actually ways to lessen energy consumption, even in winter.

7 Money-Saving Tips for Winter

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Theyre easy, inexpensive, and proven effective.

Thank you, HGTV, for these fantastic energy-saving tips!

So using a draft stopper is an inexpensive way to save up during the whole winter season.

Using a draft stopper to save up on energy during winter

#2 Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fan during the cold season?

Its actually an efficient way to heat a room during winter.

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#3 Windows

Add a shrink wrap to your windows.

Bundling up with heavy blankets during winter

This insulating plastic easily adheres to your windows and can help you save bucks on those heating bills.

(Just remove it when the weather is finally warmer.)

#5 Furnace

double-check to check your furnaces filter every month, especially during the cold months.

7 Money-Saving Tips for Winter

So check that to turn your heat down when youre not home for long periods of time.

7 Money-Saving Tips for Winter