Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

Colder weather is on its way and many of us will be turning on our furnace very soon if you haven't already. During the colder months, many of us look for ways to cut down on energy. There are many ways you can be proactive to save energy costs in your home. Today, our roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few tips for conserving energy this winter.  #1 Adjust the Thermostat An easy way to decrease your electricity usage is to adjust the thermostat with your schedule. Turn the heat down while you're away at work and turn it back up when you get home. There's no sense in having it running all the time while no one is there. While you don't want to turn it completely off, because it will take longer and make your unit will work harder to get the temperature back up when you get home, you can turn it down a few degrees before leaving the house. Many of the newer thermostats are programmable so you can set the times and not have to remember to change it each day. ...

Temperatures are now starting to get cooler and winter is quickly approaching. Along with winter comes an increase in utility bills and a struggle to keep them as low as possible without freezing. In today's blog, Above & Beyond offers a few energy efficiency tips to help you keep your home warm and your electric bill low this winter. 1. Dress Warm.  One of the simplest ways to save money on your electric bill is to just turn down the heat. Rather than walking around the house in shorts and a tank top, find a nice warm pair of sweat pants and a sweatshirt. Keep blankets on the couch and you can even add an area rug for extra insulation on the floor. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60°-70° range, you can save up to 5% on energy costs. 2. Let the Sunshine In.  When the sun is shining, you can take advantage of free heat! Open the curtains on your south-facing windows to allow the rays to come in and heat your home. Now we're not saying you can turn y...