When temperatures drop and hit new lows during the cold, winter months, it’s hard not to crank the heat up. That means increased energy bills each month, no matter if you rely on gas, electric, or another fuel for heating. Instead of resorting to blankets, coats, and layers upon layers of clothing to keep warm, try increasing the insulation of your home with one simple trick: padding the windows and entryways with bubble wrap. Bubble Wrap Adds Warmth to Your WindowsThe windows throughout your home are a primary culprit when temperatures drop in the winter, and this is especially true if your windows are a few decades old, or without any type of insulation or special pane. As you turn up the heat inside, your thin windows cause cool air to sneak in and wage a temperature battle. In order to prevent this from happening, bubble wrap adds a layer of protective insulation. Build It SolarAccording to Build It Solar, bubble wrap is a common, effective insulator during the winter months.…more