Renter’s Can Lower Energy Bills

Energy prices in Massachusetts are poised to go up this winter.

But if you live in an apartment, you might not have a ton of control over your heating system. Here are a few DIY ways to lower your energy bills:

Stop window drafts by sealing a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet to the inside of your window frames. I know it’s kind of like plastic-wrapping your windows, but it works. You can buy window film sheets online or at hardware stores.

Installing insulating drapes or shades on drafty windows works, too. But make sure to open them during the day to let the warm sunlight in.

For drafty doors, use some aptly named door draft stoppers. Whether fabric or silicone, they will lessen the amount of heat that sneaks from gaps under your door.

Make sure to remove any window air conditioning units during the cold months to reduce drafts. If you can’t remove it, just cover the inside and outside of the unit with plastic.

Set your ceiling fans to turn clockwise. This will push warm air back down into a room.

Neeh help? Head to your local Hardware Store, contact Monnick Supply!

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