When summer is over and winter is approaching you start to think about how you can safely heat your home in the winter. Here are 8 different things you can do.

Eliminate drafts and plug holes - Check your home for extra space around all your windows and doors that could be letting cold air into your home. If you feel any drafts fill in any cracks with weather stripping or sealant.
Replace your Windows - Do you feel drafts coming in from the windows. Does it feel like your windows are wide open but really they are not? The problem could be more that just the sealant and this sounds like it maybe time to replace your windows. This will prevent the drafts and save on your energy bills.
Change or clean your furnace filter - Can you remember the last time that you changed your furnace filter? If not then you are overdue for a fresh filter. A clean filter will improve your airflow and helps warm air that can make it out of your vents and into your home. Normally every 3 months you should be changing your furnace filter.
Add More Insulation - Not having correct or enough insulation in your home will prevent affect how warm it will be. If you are letting hot air escape outside or making it feel colder near the walls. Adding insulation to the key places or even making an isolation upgrade in your whole home can and will make a large difference.
Adjusting your Thermostat - Not sure which temperature to keep your home in the winter months? Lowering the temperature by two to three degrees Celsius is optimal for saving energy and keeping your home comfortable. A good guide for the winter months is to set your thermostat at 17 degrees celsius when you are sleeping or not home. Setting the thermostat to 20 degrees Celsius when you are home and awake will keep your home regulated.
Using your ceiling fan more Effectively - The rotational direction for your ceiling fan should spin clockwise. This will make the cold air pull up and mix with the warm air near the ceiling. The resulting warm air will get pushed down and make the room feel much warmer.
Moving your Furniture - Is there an area rug that is blocking your heat register or your air duct? Couch blocking a baseboard heater? Make sure you take a look around your home to see if any of these things are the cause of why maybe your home is not as warm as it could be. You may have to move some things around
Make your curtains work for you - If you have window coverings in your home they can help reduce energy loss through your windows, lower your heating and cooling bills along with improving your homes comfort. Just remember that opening your curtains or blinds in the morning to let all the natural heat and sunlight in will also help with heating your home at a lower cost in the winter. Make sure to close them in the evening to keep all the heat from escaping back out through the windows.