About Today: Your Home Winterizing Checklist 11/03/10

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