About Today: Your Home Winterizing Checklist

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor The other day, my husband came home to find me shivering under two blankets and bathrobe. "As another option," he said, "you could consider turning on the heat." Easy Home Winterizing Checklist But I'm not ready for the heat yet. In my mind, it's still late summer - early fall at the most. The thermostat, unfortunately, does not agree with me. How to Maintain Your Furnace How to Clean Gutters See More About:  winterizing heating and cooling systems  cold weather preparation for doors and windows  fall sprinkler preparation When (and How) to Winterize Your Home Winter is definitely on its way, which means that now's the time to prepare for it. Winterizing your home right now will save you big bucks when the snow falls. How to Lower Your Electric Bill 7 Ways to Save on Home Expenses See More About:  home improvement  home selling tips  listing agents Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter When I think of winterizing, I imagine a long and involved process involving, I don't know, science-fiction-y energy meters and twelve miles of bubble wrap. But most of it is much easier than that, thank goodness. (If less fun than the bubble wrap.) Video: Tips to Lower Your Energy Bill Video: Energy Saving Tips for Your Home See More About:  energy use  green home products  green product innovations 5 Ways Your Home Loses Heat The house we lived in when I was a kid lost most of its heat through the front door, which had, I swear, a gap under it big enough for a cat to slip through. Some energy leaks are harder to spot. What Is Proper Ventilation? How to Winterize Your Yard Today Ads Energy Saving Solar Energy Save Energy Energy Efficiency Cold and Flu Featured Articles 2010 U.S. Senate Election Results Best Desktop PCs Under $500 Will Ferrell & Tiny Fey Talk About 'Megamind' Free Range Chickens & Eggs: Are they Better? The Best Flat Irons Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement