You can reduce your heating bill by:
- Adding a room humidifier to make the existing temperature seem warmer;
- Install a room heater;
- Use insulated glass and make sure that walls as well as ceilings are properly insulated to a standard of R-19;
- Draw curtains, drapes, or blinds to retain heat when there is no direct sunlight;
- Plant deciduous trees outside windows for sunlight in the winter and shade in the summer;
- Carpet the home office and use 5/8 inch padding. Click here for green carpet options;
- Install skylights and arrange your work area in their light path;
- Add solar panels to capture heat from the southern and/or western walls. And if you live in the United States you to take advantage of state and local government tax incentives and rebates. You can check find your state energy office information by clicking here.
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