This year, I’ve been proactive in preparing our home with energy saving steps, which have already produced significant savings. Let me share these with you. Take a tour of your home with a candle in hand. Go around all door and window openings, holding your candle as a test for leaks. If your candle flickers in a breeze, you’ve got an energy gobbling leak! For doors, install weatherstripping. A little grout seals window leaks. Wrap your water heater in insulated blanketing. Reduce the temperature setting by just a few degrees. A reduction of just one degree will save you anywhere from 1-3% in yearly energy costs!