Give your doors and windows an energy test. Hold up a tissue next to your door or window frames. If the tissue moves, then you have a draft that is leaking energy from your home. Door leaks can be stopped with weather stripping. Use caulkor plastic film for windows.
Storm windows conserve the most energy, and pay for themselves in the long run.
Ask your parents if the attic and hot-water heaters are well insulated, and if the windows in your home have a protective coating on them to keep energy from leaking. Also ask if they clean the heating units and filters regularly. All of these things save energy and can reduce the monthly electric bill. It's free and published by the government. Read our Privacy Policy Statement .