Pittsburgh Spring brings us hope. Even though we have many overcast and rainy days, the warmer weather, longer days, and budding flowers bring us new energy. The chance to spend more time outside is a welcome relief to our whole family, and we are incredibly grateful for the days our kids can climb trees and play in the yard.

Cold weather means higher heating bills. Whether you have electric or gas heating, the cold weather months mean bigger invoices for your utility providers. To help, we’ve compiled seven ways to lower your heating bill without breaking the bank. Here’s how you can conserve energy in the winter:

Pittsburgh loves its fireplaces. If you’ve ever looked at older homes when shopping around, you know how frequently they pop up. Some fireplaces are boarded up and no longer in use (we’ll talk about those in a minute), but you can find some that are still in use. While they can certainly make a living room cozy, they can also become safety hazards if they’re not maintained properly. 

We all know what winter is like in Pittsburgh. Although the city becomes dotted with pretty lights and decorations around the holiday season, winter in Pittsburgh is cold and the days are short. Between these two elements, home maintenance grows especially challenging from November to March.