Like it or not, the long months of winter are coming. With them, higher heating costs that can strain your budget come, as well.
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Don’t worry, though, because you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to save money. By making a few smart upgrades, you can keep your home warm and energy-efficient without spending a fortune. Now is the time to get started, so take a look at these nine affordable items on Amazon (under $50, no less) that will reduce your energy costs and utility bills this winter.
Frost King Heat and Air Deflector
- Price: $22.97
Improve the heating in your home with the Frost King Heat and Air Deflector. Warm air will be directed down, increasing the effectiveness of your heater. As a bonus, you can simply switch the deflector upwards during the summer months for enhanced cooling.
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Holikme Door Draft Stopper Door Sweep Weather Stripping
- Price: $9.49 (marked down from $14.99)
Block the cold air out with the Holikme Door Draft Stopper Door Sweep Weather Stripping. Offered in beige, black, brown and gray, it’s available in three sizes, ensuring the right fit for your door.
Frost King Indoor Shrink Window Kit
- Price: $18.89 (marked down from $24.99)
Insulate drafty windows with the Frost King Indoor Shrink Window Kit. Cover standard-size windows with this crystal clear plastic — easily adhered with any standard hair dryer — to keep the heat in and the cold out this winter.
Bedsure Heated Blanket Electric Throw
- Price: $34.19 (marked down from $59.99)
Instead of turning the heat up, warm up with this Bedsure Heated Blanket Electric Throw. Featuring six heating levels and four time settings, it’s offered in a variety of colors.
Nicetown Thermal Insulated Solid Grommet Curtains
- Price: Starting at $30.95
Offered in a set of two, Nicetown Thermal Insulated Solid Grommet Curtains insulate against the cold. Additionally, they’re made from triple blackout weave fabric that blocks 85% to 99% of light and UV rays and are machine washable.
Caulk Gun Kit
- Price: $13.24 (marked down from $15.99)
The Cocew Caulk Gun Kit has a lightweight caulk gun and a variety of caulking tools to help get the job done right and seal all the cracks in your home. You can also add some Gorilla Waterproof Caulk for $7.02 (marked down from $8.99), which is designed for both indoor and outdoor use, and it won’t shrink or crack over time.
Luxiv Window Air Conditioner Outdoor Cover
- Price: $11.47 (marked down from $19.99)
Installing a window air conditioner can be a hassle, so you might not want to take it out during the winter months. The Luxiv Window Air Conditioner Outdoor Cover helps keep drafts out, as well as protecting the unit from snow and ice.
Duck Brand Socket Sealers
- Price: $9.99 (marked down from $14.99)
You might not realize it, but electric sockets on exterior walls can let drafts in. Duck Brand Socket Sealers stop this by snugly adhering behind the outlet or the switch’s outer faceplate cover to keep cold air outside where it belongs.
Landeer Memory Foam Slippers
- Price: Starting at $19.19 (marked down from $23.99)
Instead of turning up the heat, slip your feet into a pair of these Landeer Memory Foam Slippers. Featuring a soft flannel lining, these plush slippers have a rubbery bottom and come in a variety of colors.
Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.
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