Cold winter ahead - inexpensive ways to warm your home

In Pittsburgh, we woke up to a dusting of snow this morning.  All it did for me was remind me how much I want a fireplace! 

For those of you lucky ducks who already have one, I am jealous. For those of you who don't, you might want to consider some ways to warm up your home this winter without turning up the thermostat and paying sky-high utility bills just to stay comfortable in your own home.

Slippers always help me, but what if you are like my husband or my crazy kids and just don't want to wear big fuzzy slippers? Okay, so if you have hardwood or tile floors, how about throwing down a few area rugs? Your tootsies will stay warm and the room will look and feel warmer.

It will also help to pull your furniture into small groupings around the area rug. The further away from doors and windows you are the warmer you'll be. It's much easier to snuggle this way too.

Speaking of windows, open your drapes and blinds on a sunny day and before you go to bed, close them up tight.

The air in your house may be adding to your discomfort. Did you know that running a cool mist humidifier will add moisture to the air, which oddly enough makes it feel warmer? Your skin needs this extra moisture this time of year too.

Finally, you can switch the direction of your ceiling fans forcing warm air down into your cozy room.

However you decide to deal with the cold winter ahead, here Is some additional reading on the rising costs of heating your home:

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2013/10/09/home-heating-bills-get-pricier-year

Stay warm!

Lisa Rutkowski, Realtor

Howard Hanna - Fox Chapel Office

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