eco-friendly lifeHow to make home warm in winter? Maybe you think it’s a stupid question as an air-condition could solve the problem. But have you ever thought of living eco-friendly life? What is more, you might end up with very high electricity bills if you don’t care to control the use of electricity. Read five ideas below, can you make it?

1. Seal those leaky windows- Make use of heavy curtains to keep the heat inside the house. You can also get weather stripping for the windows, so that the heat that is trapped inside the house does not escape. You might be surprised to find how cozy and warm your room can get without any kind of heating.

2. The Energy Star- If you have never paid attention to the energy star ratings, now is a good time to start. Energy star ratings are meant to help the customers understand, how energy efficient the appliances really are. Energy star ratings can be found on various appliances like boilers, heaters, furnaces and heat pumps (used for central heating). So the next time you plan to purchase an appliance, check the energy star rating.

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