moneyhound How to warm your home and reduce your bills at the same time Nothing is more nerve wracking then waiting for that electricity bill to come in at the end of each month. Well, you won't have anything to worry about if you just plan out your energy consumption thoroughly, especially during the winter. The following are some tips you can use to seriously reduce your electricity bill: Insulate windows and doors Every home has at least a few small holes to allow air to circulate throughout the interior. This might be great during the summer time but in winter it means your heaters are on longer, burning more energy and using more fossil fuels. Close doors, insulate windows with curtains and install draft stoppers on windows and door frames. Even consider installing heavy curtains on the backs of doors that lead to outside which you pull across after you enter or leave the building. This makes a big difference when trying to warm up the cold air inside your home. 2. Insulate roof and under floor Insulate your roof and under your floor. There are currently plenty of places trying to get rid of excess insulation at bargain basement prices after the failed insulation scheme from the Australian government. Check out GumTree.com.au and Freecycle.org to grab yourself some very cheaply. Be warned and be careful around halogen down lights! You will need to cover them with what is known as a "Halogen Igloo". These are available from most