A home is the single largest purchase most people will ever make. Aside for the actual closing costs, maintaining a home of your own can be pricey. One cost that often blindsides new homeowners is the heating bill.

As you might expect, most folks who move into a new home are coming from a much smaller residence, typically an apartment. So, when they purchase a place with five times the space, they invariably complain about the maintenance costs.

Well, we can't help you with a squeaky step or a musty attic, but we can offer some advice about heating bills. For instance, did you know that the average home loses about sixty percent of its heat through the windows? It is easy enough to find information. (more...)