If the thermostat is on an outside wall or to close to a heating unit, it could give off an inaccurate reading. Also, installing a programmable thermostat could help save on fuel. The thermostat can be set to automatically raise and lower temperatures, based on when everyone will be home, or away at work or school.

 Also, avoid constant thermostat adjustments. This is more wasteful than keeping it at a constant number. Setting the thermostat on a higher-than-desired temperature will not warm the house any faster. It is also a good idea to turn down your setting before you go to bed every night. This simple reduction could save you a lot of money. The same goes when you have a group of people in your home. Another simple, yet useful way to keep your house a little warmer is to keep draperies closed or cover large windows. This will help block cold air that might seep in from the window seals. The same goes for rooms that are rarely used in your home. Close those rooms off. Keep the doors closed and close off the vents. If you have a fire place, make sure that the damper is closed when you are not using it. The updrafts will pull theheated air up through the chimney.

Maintaining proper humidity can also create the feeling of a warmer home. When a house is dry, it can feel cooler than what it actually is. By keeping a constant humidity the house will feel much warmer. A final step that you can take to ensure your home is warmer this winter is to plug or caulk any holes or cracks in your home. Sealing these small areas could save you big. For additional tips on reducing your energy usage,m you can visit the following web sites: http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-heating-and-cooling-effi ciencytips.