Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

This past week I have definitely noticed the "chill" in the air.  Now I don't know if anyone has actually turned on their furnace yet, but we all know it's coming.  When the weather does turn cold, you can be prepared to keep you heating bills down with just a few easy tasks.  Check out these tips to help you maintain a warm cozy AND efficient home! Caulk Trim and Baseboards -  as you walk through your home, you will feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to - but if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home.  A simple trick that will expose these drafts is by simply running your damp finger along the edges of your interior windows and trim - the moistened skin will be very sensitive to the draft and indicate the areas that you need to caulk.  Inspect Doors  The US Department of Energy claims that as much as 35% of the air leakage in a home comes from small openings