Looking To Save Money And Keep Warm This Winter? If So, Keep Reading Below!
It’s that time of year when people trade their light, fall jackets for an insulted, warm coat, and their fashion forward strappy sandals for knee high boots. It also means that when outside temperatures drop, homeowners can expect their monthly electric bill to rise. It happens each year, yet many people are still shocked when they see that first heating bill come their way. So instead of breaking out the extra blankets and sleeping with seven layers on, we have a few tips and tricks below that will help to keep your home warm and comfortable, without breaking your wallet with extreme heating bills every month!
The first tip we have for you may come as a surprise to many people as it involves your ceiling fan. Many people associate their ceiling fan with keeping cool in the warmer summer months, but many fan models can also be adjusted to spin clockwise to help keep you warm in the winter. How does this work you ask? With the blades spinning clockwise, the fan will actually drive the warm air that rose up to the ceiling back down to keep the temperature of the room warmer. Next, you want to be sure to seal any ducts and/or cracks in windows and doors as that can account for much of the heat loss that can occur within your home. Fun fact – you can also save up to ten percent on your monthly heating costs just by caulking leaky windows and doors or installing weather-stripping throughout your house.
Our third tip is to make sure that you are keeping your chimney closed when it is not in use. You may also consider investing in a chimney balloon, which is an inflatable device inserted into the chimney to help keep the warm air in and the cold air out. Lastly, you want to always make sure that you are changing your air filters, as dirty filters can actually restrict airflow which in turns increases the energy use in your home. And did you know that just by changing your furnace or heating unit filter every three months can actually save you from four to six percent on your heating costs yearly!? If that isn’t a motivator to get those filters changed I don’t know what is!
Because we are almost halfway through December (crazy, we know!), there is no better time than to head out of the house and enjoy all the fun and festivities happening in and around Omaha this weekend! Whether you are looking to meet Santa Clause himself, take in a gingerbread festival or just adore the twinkling lights of the Christmas trees, there is truly something for everyone. We have listed a few must-see events below, and wish you all the joy and happiness this time of year brings!
While Omaha has a longstanding reputation for having some of the country’s best and tastiest steaks, many people don’t realize that our beautiful state has so much more to offer its residents! Omaha has a population of just under one million, which allows the city to retain a small community feel, while also boasting many features of a big city that people love. With a growing economy, top rated restaurants, affordable living and endless entertainment options, we tend to agree with the notion that Omaha is one of the best places in the Midwest to live and work – and we are confident that you too will agree after reading this blog post!
If you have been following our weekly blogs then you know we let you in on all the fun events, festivals and activities that happen around Omaha each weekend. Our hope is for you to spend some quality time out of the house with family and friends exploring all that our beautiful city has to offer, and make some fun and lasting memories in the process! With Christmas just a few weeks away (we can’t believe it either!), we are sure many people will find themselves trying to find gifts so they can start checking off their list, preparing their home for out of town visitors and putting together a holiday food menu – all while trying to enjoy the holiday spirit and remember what this season is all about. Putting all the hustle and bustle aside, we wanted to dedicate this blog post to some special holiday events that are taking place around Omaha in the coming days and weeks. These events are the perfect excuse to put your to-do-list away and spend some quality time with family enjoying this joyous time of year.
With so many events and festivities happening in and around Omaha this weekend, there simply won’t be time to hit them all! But we have listed a few of them below for you to check out and hopefully will make you set aside some time to spend some time enjoying this special time of year with family and friends. There are many holiday festivals, musical events and plays that are sure to please everyone in your group, young and old alike!
Do you have plans for the first weekend of December? If not, we have you covered below with lots of fun events and activities happening all around our beautiful city of Omaha this weekend. Everything from holiday festivals, plays, concert series, art walks and much more that you won’t want to miss!
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, beautiful memories and lots of delicious food! If you are looking to keep the holiday spirit alive this weekend, be sure to check out the festive events and festivities happening all around our beautiful city this weekend. We have listed a few of them below for you – enjoy!
With Thanksgiving a week away, we are sure you will be taking time this weekend to prepare your home, hang some decorations and put the final touches on your dinner menu. But if you find yourself with some time on your hands, be sure to check out some of the fun events and festivities happening around our beautiful city this weekend that we have listed below. We hope you enjoy!
Do you have plans this November weekend? If not, be sure to read below for all the fun events and adventures happening around Omaha this weekend. Grab your friends and family and head out of the house for a comedy show, food tour, dance event, historic home hours and/or Veterans Day events – just to name a few. We hope you enjoy!
Now that all the Halloween festivities are over and the sugar comas have worn off, what are your plans for this first weekend of November? There are so many fun exhibits, plays and festivities happening all around our beautiful city this weekend, and we have listed a few of them below for you to check out! Enjoy!




