 TITLE: How to Lower Your Energy Bill CONTENT: How to Save on Heating and Cooling\n----------------------------------\nThe cost of heating and cooling your home can also add up, especially if you live in an area with extreme weather conditions. There's no way to control the weather, but you can control the climate in your home and save money along the way with these tips:\n*   **Purchase a new thermostat.** Programmable thermostats allow you to control the temperature in your home on a schedule. They also allow you to turn your unit off while you're away and set the thermostat to power on a few minutes before you return home. Manual programmable thermostats are inexpensive, while others have a mobile app you can use to adjust your home's temperature with a few taps when away from home.\n*   **Run ceiling fans.** Instead of blasting the A\/C, use ceiling fans to keep cool. Just don't forget to turn them off when you leave a room.\n*   **Improve your home's insulation.** Proper insulation helps keep your home at the temperature you prefer without constantly triggering the heater or air conditioner.\n*   **Close all doors and windows and layer up during colder months.** Turn the thermostat down in your home, layer warm clothing and get cosy with blankets rather than cranking up the heat. END