Winter is coming quickly. And if you're dreading those unpleasant mornings when you freeze as you step out of the hot shower, or those uncertain afternoons when you come home to a horrifically high utility bill, then it's time to make a change this season. If your house is cold even with the heating on, there are effective solutions that can save you from cold feet and high bills. Consider these home improvement fixes:

• Clean and close the vents.  First, inspect every vent in your house and make sure that they are clean and free of pet hair and other air flotsam that commonly gets trapped between vent slits. Then, close all of the vents in rooms that are rarely used and shut their doors to close them off from being heated when they aren't being used.
• Invest in window coverings.  Windows are one of the biggest culprits of heat loss, especially if they're only single pane. Start cutting down on your losses by grabbing a bundle of 3M Window Insulator kits and investing in heavy curtains or draperies. Both these window coverings will help keep the heat locked into your home so that you're getting the most effective use out of your heat. 
• Go big with blown foam insulation.  The aforementioned solutions are quick fixes that even the most un-handiest of homeowners and renters can do, but for a real cure for when your house is cold even with the heating on, you're going to need to call in the experts. In older homes and houses with under insulated walls, lofts, and attic spaces, as much as 60 percent of the expense in heating the home gets lost to the outdoors. You can do a quick check of the insulation in your home by taking a peek in your attic. Are there bare spots or do the eaves have an uneven packing? Try to determine the type of insulation and what level it's at. In Las Vegas, one of the most cost-effective insulation materials is blown foam insulation which offers a very efficient R-49 barrier against the highly variable temperatures in our region. 

For more information about getting your home feeling more comfortable and fixing a house that’s cold even with the heating on, contact us today at First Quality Roofing and Insulation. Our roofing professionals have experience in insulating a wide variety of homes and buildings, and we ensure quick, friendly service.