How can I stop heat loss?

Cover with plastic window film

* Replace windows if you can afford to or make sure caulking outside is in good condition.

* Hang blinds/roller shades to pull down at night to cut down on cold penetration.

* Let the sun in where you can during the day.

* Move anything that is blocking your heat vents.

* Close off rooms you don't use frequently, and be sure heat vents in that room are c closed.

Be careful with window film. I applied some, very carefully, and it was a disaster, lumps and folds everywhere which wouldn't come out no matter how many times I repositioned it and popped the bubbles. I just had to take it off and it was very expensive.

You might try some window seal which can be bought very cheaply at your hardware store. It's very easy to apply around the window frame. It won't do much for the cold air coming in through the window pane, but may help with the drafts and heating bill. Good luck.

Cover the windows with one of two things: 1) clear plastic window kit that you shrink to keep tight with a hair dryer. It stops the exchange of cold air off the window and if there is any air escaping through the window frame. 2) Use bubble wrap on most the window and put it up with clear packing tape but leave a slit across the top or side about 6 inches wide to be able to see out. Even though not all the window is covered, it does make a huge difference in stopping the cold/warm air exchange. In rooms not used, cover the entire window. Do this also on windows seldom used like hallways or wherever you do not need to see out. In unused rooms that you shut off, it still helps to put it on the windows because any air exchange will affect the warmth of the house. Another help are the ceramic room heaters or imitation electric fire places that only use the equivalent of a toaster in electricity. My grandparents used a room heater that used oil in it. It radiated heat in the main room of their home and kept them warmer and used very little electricity.