{"id":4628,"date":"2015-12-29T14:05:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T19:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/?p=4628"},"modified":"2015-12-29T14:05:37","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T19:05:37","slug":"home-remodeling-4-simple-winter-home-projects-can-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/home-remodeling-4-simple-winter-home-projects-can-save-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Home Remodeling | 4 Simple Winter Home Projects That Can Save You Money"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Home Remodeling | 4 Simple Winter Home Projects That Can Save You Money<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/home-remodeling\/\">Home Remodeling<\/a> |\u00a0Winter is the perfect time to tackle important home\u00a0projects. But why stop at just improving your home? There are tons of great DIY projects out there that can improve your living situation and save you serious dough. Here are some simple winter projects to help you get started.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0Update your insulation<\/h2>\n<p>Insulation helps keep the heat you generate inside your\u00a0house, allowing rooms to stay warmer for longer. If you think you\u2019re losing heat too quickly after you turn down the thermostat, you may want to inspect your insulation. Replacing old batches or adding pipe and tank insulation is a relatively easy way to help your home maintain its warmth and shorten how long you run your heater.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Seal pesky drafts<\/h2>\n<p>Another great way to keep heat inside (and energy costs down) is to eliminate any drafts you find in your home. Using a caulk gun to seal gaps in walls and windows can help minimize the amount of warm air escaping your house. You may also want to consider checking your doors\u2019 weatherstripping for any openings. Replacing weatherstripping is a relatively simple process and shouldn\u2019t put too much strain on your wallet.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Buy energy-smart lightbulbs<\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest home improvement projects you can tackle this winter is to swap out your old incandescent bulbs for efficient LEDs. While the initial cost may be rather steep\u2014LED bulbs tend to cost three times more than traditional incandescents\u2014the lifespan of an LED is significantly longer and uses far less energy. If you\u2019re unable to afford the initial cost of LEDs, though, you can look into compact fluorescent lights. These offer similar energy savings to LEDs, albeit without the same lifespan and high upfront cost.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0Install a programmable thermostat<\/h2>\n<p>By automatically adjusting your temperature when you\u2019re sleeping or at work,\u00a0programmable thermostats can help you drastically cut down on your energy use. Models run at a variety of price points and installation should only take a couple of minutes. Some versions even allow you to adjust your thermostat from your phone, giving you extra control over when your heat or cooling kicks in.<\/p>\n<p>While you might not see huge returns on your winter projects immediately, the savings you\u2019ll make over the following years should be more than enough to make the investments worthwhile. Of course, improving your financial situation during the winter doesn\u2019t have to stop at home improvement projects. You may also want to consider making a budget, work on creating good financial habits and improving your credit score this year.\u00a0No matter what you decide, making the best of your time indoors during the winter could really pay off throughout the rest of the year and beyond.\u00a0<span style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\">&#8211;<\/span><i style=\"line-height: 1.6em;\">\u00a0Realtor<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Interested in home remodeling?\u00a0Contact<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/medinaexteriors.com\/remodeling-experts\/\">Medina Exteriors<\/a>\u00a0today, (330)591-4040<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Remodeling | 4 Simple Winter Home Projects That Can Save You Money Home Remodeling |\u00a0Winter is the perfect time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4460,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1026,1027],"tags":[1010],"class_list":["post-4628","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-remodeling","category-home-remodeling-trends","tag-home-remodeling-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v17.8 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Home Remodeling | 4 Simple Winter Home Projects That Can Save You Money<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Home Remodeling | Medina Exteriors and Remodeling - 4029 Jefferson St, Medina, OH | Have questions? 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