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High heating bills are here to stay. As the prices of natural gas and heating oil go up, we fi nd ourselves paying more and more to heat our homes in the winter. Fortunately, you can offset some of the price increases by beefi ng up your home insulation. In fact, most homeowners can save 30 percent or more on home heating costs by making a few inexpensive home improvements!


H


igh heating bills are here to stay. As the prices of natural gas and heating oil go up, We fi nd ourselves paying more and more to heat our


homes in the winter. Fortunately, you can offset some of the price increases by beefi ng up your home insulation. In fact, most homeowners can save 30 percent or more on home heating costs by making a few inexpensive home improvements!


Older homes are often most in need of an insu-


lation upgrade. But don’t assume because you have a newer home, it’s got the best insulation. Many pre 1980 have inadequate insulation because the thermal code requirements were not what they are today. Also, occasionally Builders do scrimp on “little” things like insulation to lower costs and increase profi ts. Don’t for- get, if you are losing your energy effi ciencies through the roof its all been a waste of time. Remember, energy effi ciency involves all areas of the home.


Insulation Tips 1. Increase attic insulation.


Your attic is a big source of home heat loss and is one of the easiest places to get in to. If your attic does not have at least 12 inches of insulation you can lay paperless rolls of insulation on top of existing insulation, including cellulose or vermiculate. These types of insulation tend to “compact” over time, reducing their effectiveness. By the way, a well-insulated attic is always cold. If


you see icicles dangling from the eaves of your home it means that warm air in the attic is melting snow and the water runoff is re-freezing (which can also cause


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