Don’t let it get cold – easy ways to prepare your home for winter

Save on your heat bill with these simple weatherproofing products. (iStock)

Winter comes with snow, ice and high heating bills. While you can’t control the weather, you can control how much you pay for heat. Just be careful not to damage doors and windows, which can allow heat to escape. Before winter sets in, it’s time to weatherproof your home with window insulation kits, draft stoppers, thermal curtains, and other heat-trapping items.

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Cover old, drafty windows with this insulation kit. (Amazon)

The easiest way to stop drafts is to a Window insulation kit. The kit comes with plastic and double-sided tape to secure your windows. These simple DIY kits can make a huge difference, especially for homes with older windows. They help trap heat in your home, which can lower your heating bill.

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Weather stripping is easy to apply to all your doors. (Amazon)

Weather stripping runs around the base and sides of your door to reduce drafts. come on Self adhesive weather stripping Easy to stick and replace as needed. Pair with These stick-on draft stoppers which attach to the bottom of your door for added protection. You can choose from white, black, gray and brown to match the draft stoppers to your door color.

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These draft stoppers are stylish and effective. (Kohl’s)

On top of weather stripping, add movable draft stoppers to your door for extra protection. come on Plaid “Home Sweet Home” Draft Stopper It works by blending into your home decor. It’s wide enough to cover the bottom of your door frame and you can easily move it with the built-in handle when you need to use the door. For a more neutral option, Walmart has gray, black, brown and tan draft stoppers. They block gaps up to three inches and have a slip-resistant fabric that won’t move.

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Install thermal curtains on your windows to keep the heat in your home. (Amazon)

Thermal curtains trap more heat than cotton or other lightweight fabrics. 63-inch thermal curtains from Amazon They are triple woven, so they block light and protect against the cold. They come in dozens of colors, so you can easily customize the curtains to suit your style.

For an upgraded look, The Wayfair has long thermal curtains Which not only locks in heat but also reduces outside noise. They’re machine washable, so it’s easy to keep them looking fresh. You can choose from nearly 50 different colors, from neutral options to bright colors.

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Use insulated door screens to keep drafts out. (Amazon)

Do you have doors or areas of your home that are particularly drafty? Insulated door screens Perfect for sunroom doors and entrances that create drafts every time someone opens the door. Attach the curtains using adhesive strips and they will automatically close when you walk through the door, thanks to magnetic closures on each side.

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Seal the gap with flexible window caulk. (Amazon)

Poorly insulated windows are the number one way to lose heat in your home. Before winter sets in, it’s a good idea to wrap around the edges of your windows with a heavy-duty, weatherproof window cowl. Flex Kaul American made and designed for areas that experience high humidity. No need to use a caulking gun to apply it, just remove the cap and squeeze. It will not shrink or crack even when exposed to snow and rain.

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Keep your floors warm with an area rug. (Amazon)

Even though they are insulated, your floors get very cold in the winter and heat escapes. Large area rugs can help trap heat in your home and keep your floors clean all winter long. Amazon has affordable, solid-colored area rugs In various sizes and colors. They are made with a high-density sponge interlayer, so you get extra support and better insulation. These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent slipping.

Wayfair has similar area rugs It is very soft and easy to clean. There are nine different colors to choose from. Standing barefoot on the rug, the fluffy pile will help you feel warm and velvety-soft. Thousands of strong grip points on the bottom prevent the rug from moving.

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