Set back the thermostat. Lower the temperature of your thermostat by 10 degrees for at least 8 hours a day.

Get a smart thermostat to learn your habits and adjust the temperature accordingly.

Use timers for your holiday lights. Set them to come on when it gets dark and go off around bedtime.

Add insulation in the attic. Make sure you have the recommended R-value for your area.

Check the furnace filter. Change or check your furnace filter monthly, especially during the winter months.

Give appliances a vacation. Before you leave on a trip, turn off and unplug everything you can.

Switch to LEDs. They last ten times longer than ordinary bulbs and use significantly less energy.

Get caulking. Use it to stop air from seeping through tiny gaps around your home.

Seal up gaps. For larger gaps in window frames and around baseboards, have a can of foam sealant on hand.

Stop drafts. An easy, inexpensive way to stop drafts and air leaks from areas you can’t caulk is to stick some weather-stripping foam tape where the seal meets.

Insulate your pipes. Standard foam pipe insulation is a good solution, but for extra energy savings, consider fiberglass foil-backed insulation.

Stop sneaky leaks. Install foam gaskets behind outlets and light switches to stop potential air leaks.

Insulate your garage door. A garage door insulation kit, complete with precut fiberglass insulation blankets, is a simple way to stop energy waste.

Use window insulation kits. If replacing your windows with more energy-efficient ones isn’t an option this winter, consider an inexpensive window insulation kit.