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Northeast coast winters can be a real nightmare, especially if you live in New York or anywhere else close to the ocean. The temperature drops and you find yourself fighting to make a desperate decision: “Do I leave the heat where it’s at and freeze or do I crank up the heat and pay through the nose?”

The unfortunate reality of surviving a New York winter is that while the temperature almost always plummets, your heating bill almost always rockets. Even with your pick of the best NY Electricity Providers, it is often the case that the winter months are simply more expensive when it comes time to paying the bills. However, there are a few things you can do to brave the cold that can help you both conserve the heat in your home and the money in your wallet.

1. Window seal
Found in most hardware stores and not expensive, this product lets you put a thin, plastic seal over your window. The plastic seal helps keep the cold air out and is easily removable.

2. Heavy drapes or curtains
Working on the same principal as the aforementioned plastic seal, closing the drapes over a window can help keep hot air in while stifling the flow of cold air.

3. More layers
If you have extra layers and blankets, then use them. Wear an extra shirt under your long-sleeved one and throw an extra blanket on the bed.

If you follow these tips, the temptation to turn up the heat will seem less enticing and you could save money and energy.

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