Energy saving tips / Simple Winter life hacks anyone can do to keep Warm and Save money.

Energy saving tips/ Simple Winter life hacks anyone can do to keep Warm and Save money on electricity by cutting your Electric Hydro Bill. Here are some tips to help you save energy, save money and do your part for the environment.
Try these easy, low-cost or no-cost energy saving tips
Furnace
Keep your furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted with annual maintenance. If your furnace is working at peak efficiency it will use less energy and cost less to operate.
Clean or replace the filter every 1-2 months - a dirty filter reduces the airflow and forces the furnace to run longer to heat your home.
Consider purchasing a new ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace with a variable speed motor. An average home can save up to $530 in natural gas and electrical costs annually when upgrading from a standard 60% efficiency natural gas furnace to a 95% efficiency furnace with a high efficiency variable speed motor.
Thermostat
Lower your thermostat by 4 - 5 degrees Celsius
(7 - 9 degrees Fahrenheit) while you're sleeping at night and when no one is at home Install a programmable thermostat. You can save 2% on your heating bill for every 1 degree C you turn down your thermostat. With a programmable thermostat to consistently lower your heat when you don't need it, you could save up to $56 a year!
Laundry
Switch to cold when doing your laundry. 85 -- 90% of the energy used to wash your clothes is used to heat the water. By turning the dial to cold on your washing machine, you help the environment, save energy, and save money.
Wash full loads.
Choose a front loading washing machine. Not only does a front loading washing machine save water, it saves energy as well. It uses about 40% less water and about 50% less energy.
Weather-stripping
Weather-stripping provides a barrier between the fixed and movable sections of doors and windows. Apply weather-stripping to operable windows, exterior doors, garage doors, and doors that lead to the attic.
windows, doorframes, sills and joints
Apply a sealant or caulk around windows, doorframes, sills and joints. On a windy day feel for leaks or use a couple of incense sticks to help identify leaks around windows, electrical outlets, vents and exterior doors. As well look for spider webs - if there is a web there is a draft.
Use plastic window covers to help prevent heat loss.
Keep return air grills and heating vents clear of furniture, rugs and drapes, so there is no interference with the flow of heat through your home.
Basement
If you have an unfinished basement or crawlspace, check for leaks by looking for spider webs. If there is a web, there is a draft. A large amount of heat is also lost from an un-insulated basement.
Add insulation to basement walls.

Drapes & Blinds
On sunny days, open south facing drapes and let the sun in, a natural source of heat. If you have large windows that don't receive direct sun, keep the drapes closed.
Close your drapes and blinds during the night.
Pipes, ducts, fans and vents
Plug gaps around pipes, ducts, fans and vents that go through walls, ceilings and floors from heated to unheated spaces.
Showerheads and faucets
Install low-flow showerheads and faucets
Dishwasher
Always wash a full load in your dishwasher and air-dry your dishes on the "energy saver" setting.
Garage
Turn on the heat just prior to use, save by not heating it continuously.
Wood Fireplace
Close the damper to prevent warm air from escaping through the chimney, and ensure the damper fits properly.
From Sask energy

[eleanorerosanova]

I usually add a cup of water with my homemade rice pads so they don't scorch. Thank you for all the nice tips.

[michellenason]

I love the curtain magnet idea . I do something similar I use 📌 push pins it does help keep the draft out . This year I'm going to bubble wrap my windows & add plastic to keep the draft out . My heating bill is so expensive I hope it goes down if I do some of these things .

[Sunshine-qkcs]

I have no heat. 😞.
Thank you God Bless you.

[jimbobbyrnes]

my bed is soaking wet my microwave smells like dirty feet and my walls and curtains are full of holes... thanks

[lionlocVanDwellington]

I keep my house at 50 degrees. I just use a good sleeping bag and hoodie. I also wear a fleece hat in bed lol

[MsStanleycat]

Bubble wrap on the windows keeps out tons of cold. Much better than just plain plastic sheeting.

[lex]

If you put a mylar emergency blanket under the cushions of your sofa it keeps the sofa warmer to sit on. Probably that would work under a bed mattress also. Or buy a Japanese kotatsu. I've always wanted one of those. I also sew bags filled with feed corn, from the feed store, and microwave them before bedtime. The corn stays warm much longer than the rice bags do. I take them out of the microwave and stick them under the covers and that helps a lot. I also use a plush sherpa comforter in the winter. It does a good job trapping body heat.

[jakedeanda]

I use to have a sock with rice in it and it worked good. Then i moved to America.

[brucemarchettapcma]

Belated: May 1, 2016: I have used the plastic soda bottles. I put in Heated very hot water using a electric heating coil in a plastic pitcher. Pouring using a funnel. Last I slide the bottle into a sock. For of these placed under the sheets will provide heated warmth through out the night even thru the following afternoon.

[yonkromis]

Dress where your comfortable comfortable at 55 degrees.Used blankets and such when you're sitting down. Go in the kitchen with The door shut boil water. For humidity Use the oven to cook. Wear a hat Long John sweatpants coveralls.

[designsbyphilip]

Common to use deer corn in the last one. Gives a popcorn smell and the heat lasts quite a long time.

[ldcallaghan]

sock idea is great for muscles pain/neck pain/joint pain from the cold weather.

[shantaymadison]

I think you can see how to make it on Avasva . This is just an advice ;)

[respect]

I like the rice sock idea. I'm going to try it for my grandbaby and my cats. At the end of the season, I will recycle the rice in our annual Easter Cascarones egg hunt. I hate using good rice in the eggs. So this is a double bonus.

[mclark]

I like the idea with the magnets and the sock and rice idea would be good to place across aching muscles like your shoulder and neck areas.

[danielleday]

look into bubble wrap on windows also a cheap hack for winter cold!!

[wild]

You'd save more by drinking tap water and less soda.

[cjedd]

The heated sock works well for sore muscles, too - maybe not at 3 min. though! Thanks for the video!

[WithGraceLopez]

Hmm i wonder if you add lavender and scented oil will it work as a heating pad may help with mingranes and body aches

[clara]

That last one could be to if your neck hurts... :-)