With Christmas just around the corner, winter is starting to settle into Central Ohio. Those chilly nights and morning frosts tell us it’s probably time to start getting the home ready for the winter weather. While many of us would like to just keep turning the thermostat up until we’re comfortable, that’s not always the most practical, or environmentally friendly solution. If you’re worried about maintaining an energy efficient home this winter, below are a few ideas to consider that will conserve energy costs, while still keeping your home nice and warm.
Let Sunlight in During the Day
Sunlight is a great natural heat source in the winter. If you’re looking to heat your home more efficiently this winter, be sure to let in as much sunlight during the day as you can. Keep curtains open, especially during the afternoon when the sun is at its peak. A little sunlight can go a long way towards a more efficiently heated custom home.
Close Curtains at Night
In the same aspect, after you’ve let all that warm sunshine in during the day, keep it within your home by closing your curtains before the sun goes down. Curtains act as another barrier of insulation between your home and your windows, and some curtains are even made specifically to keep warm air in, and cool air out.
Shut Doors to Unused Rooms
If you’re really hoping to keep your home warm efficiently this winter, then think about shutting off certain rooms you may not use all that often. If there’s an office or study that’s only used occasionally, you can shut the door and close the heating vent that goes to that room, essentially minimizing the square footage of your home that your heater has to warm up. This means a warmer home and less work for your furnace.
At P&D Custom Home Builders, we build homes that suit your needs, your style, and your choices. If energy efficiency is important to you, we can help. Check out some of our previously built custom homes, and get in touch if you’d like to chat about what your dream home could look like.