With the warmth of spring months away and parts of the U.S. getting battered by winter weather, maintaining your home in the cold is crucial. There are several easy, but important steps you can take to not only make sure your home stays warm, but also to help cut down on heating costs. As an added benefit, making your home heating more efficient will also help to save energy, which is better for everyone in the long run. Be sure to also check out these tips on purchasing energy efficient light bulbs. This article is a linkout.