The heat is on this summer.
Rising temperatures could equal higher utility bills, but you don’t have to break the bank to beat the heat.
Randy Parker with Home Depot offered some advice on how to stay cool inside and out while reducing energy this summer.
Reduce Energy Use
While the summer heat can be the culprit in rising energy bills, there are many ways to cut energy costs both indoors and out while staying cool.
1. Weatherproof your windows and doors. Energy experts estimate that roughly 21 percent of a home’s energy loss is through windows and doors, and effective air sealing alone can cut energy bills up to 10 percent. For a larger energy saving project, consider replacing any single-pane windows with double-panes and high-performance glass. For doors, fiberglass entry doors have 5x the energy savings of a traditional wood door and require less maintenance over time. These doors come with triple pane insulated glass, compression weather strip and a polyurethane foam core that will help save money on heating and cooling. Also, storm doors can provide an additional layer of protection to the entry doors on any home. (continue reading at WKRN)