Winter Tips

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Winter TipsSeal it up. Stay warm.

What to do before the cold arrives, what to do when it does, and how to keep the heating bill from following the temperature the other way.

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Before the first hard freeze

Get the house ready for winter.

Six ways to stay warm and cut the bill.

Be Prepared For Frigid Weather

Dangerously cold weather is expected to hit much of the US this week, with many areas expecting temperatures below zero degrees Fahrenheit — and even stores in Texas and Louisiana looking at mid-teens.

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How Infrared Heating Works

Infrared quartz heaters are a safe and energy-efficient way to evenly distribute warmth in any room. Room air passes through high-efficiency lifetime filters that remove dust and dirt before entering the heater.

Mother and daughter relaxing on a couch in a warm living room

Winterize Today For A Warm And Cozy Season

Last winter's polar vortex not only hit the majority of the country with subfreezing temperatures, it wreaked havoc on utility bills. Consumers in 13 states and DC used enough energy in January to capture eight of the 10 highest winter demand days on record.

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Winter Storm Preparation

Winter storms can range from a few inches of snow over several hours to a blizzard with total whiteout conditions lasting days. They often arrive with dangerously low temperatures, strong winds, sleet, icing and freezing rain.

Winter Proofing Your Home

The heat will be on this winter. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical U.S. family spends at least $2,200 per year on energy bills — half of it going toward heating and cooling.

Living room with a lit fireplace on a winter evening

8 Tips To Prep Your Home For Extreme Cold

Cold weather isn't exclusively a northern phenomenon. The majority of the country sees extreme temperatures at some point during the winter months — here is how to get ahead of it.

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