Save a little while heating your home

It might be the season for ghosts, however that sudden chill in your apartment is probably not a wandering spirit; instead you might be dealing with a lingering draft. Even with windows closed, drafts can occur from under doorways, permanent wall-mounted AC units, and more. But don’t start plugging in space heaters quite yet; try these few simple steps to help keep the heat in and cold out.

A door draft stopper if a quick and in-expensive way to avoid cold air being pulled into your apartment from the outside or from cooler places in the apartment. Versions vary from two sided that slide under the door to one sided adhesive panels that retain heat.

Even with the windows closed and secured, drafts can sneak in along window frames and let heat escape from the apartment. If you have curtains installed; black out curtains can be a great asset in keep the draft contained and keeping the heat in, just make sure to not block any ceiling or floor vents. A window insulating kit is also an in-expensive way to cover the windows with a plastic film which will eliminate drafts. Any of these mentioned items can be found at numerous stores throughout the area.