Looking to keep your house warm and cozy all winter without spending extra cash on energy? Aren’t we all. Here are some tips on how to do it.

Adjust Your Thermostat

• Set your thermostat 3°C (5°F) lower while you’re asleep or away from home, and you’ll save up to 6% on your heating bill during colder months.

• Use a programmable thermostat to adjust temperatures according to your schedule.

• Install a thermostat with a zoning system to stop heating areas of your home that you aren’t using.

• Try do-it-yourself zone heating by closing doors and heating vents in unused rooms.

Improve Air Circulation

• Keep curtains and furniture from blocking your heating vents.

• Vacuum dust and pet hair out of your warm air registers and cold air returns, and make sure that the dampers in your warm air registers are open.

• Circulate heat throughout your house with electric ceiling fans.

• Keep your basement reasonably warm—its heat will rise to the rest of your house.

• Close your chimney damper when not using your fireplace.

Let the Sun In

• Open blinds and curtains during the day to let the sun warm your home. Close them at night keep heat inside.