Winter has a way of bringing out our best methods at staying warm. As temps go down, out come the tricks to hang onto the warmth. Extra thick socks and that sweater you refuse to get rid of are hanging out on the couch with Mr. Blanket and Mrs. Hot Cocoa. Waiting for Spring isn’t that bad when you can stay warm.

But what if you have to fight to stay warm? What if there’s a draft blowing under your nose and the floor is freezing and Mr. Blanket just isn’t cutting it like he used to? A couple of simple changes can keep you toasty through the winter.

First of all, take a look at your windows. Chances are that’s where a lot of your heat is going. Windows are the number one way that heat escapes your house. This means you are paying for heat that you aren’t even getting to enjoy. How about your floor? If it’s a wood floor you probably have some gaps where cold air can sneak in. Your house could really use it’s own version of cozy.