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Graphic by Abby Kass; photos Amazon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Things we like about winter: the snow, the crisp air, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Things we don\u2019t like about winter: almost everything else. When the temperatures drop, keeping the house comfortable can become a battle, whether you\u2019re trying to stay warm in bed or fighting off the chill from your hands and toes. <\/p>

If you\u2019re trying to save a few bucks on your heating bills or want to thrive rather than just survive the winter, we have suggestions for you: 12 of them to be exact. These products, ranging from space heaters to heated mattress pads to sealing tape, will warm up your home and cut down on extra heating costs!<\/p>

1. With 12 heat settings and two controllers for each side of the bed, this heated mattress pad<\/a>\u2019s temperature can be customized for two sleepers.<\/p>

>> Buy the Sunbeam Restful Quilted Electric Heated Mattress Pad for $85.43 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

2. Do away with draft windows with this simple but effective weather sealing tape<\/a>, which provides protection against both air and water infiltration. <\/p>

>> Buy the XFasten Transparent Window Weather Sealing Tape for $12.99 (28% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

3. Just apply these door stopper strips<\/a> to the bottom of your doors, and you\u2019ll keep warmth from getting out (and cold drafts from getting in).<\/p>

>> Buy the GroTheory 2 Pack Door Draft Stopper for $9.99 (20% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

4. Not only do these outlet covers<\/a> provide protection from young members of the family, but they also can be used on exterior outlets to prevent outside air from blowing in.<\/p>

>> Buy the Power Gear 51175 Safety Plastic Outlet Covers for $5.99 on Amazon <\/strong><\/a><\/p>

5. Instead of stepping on cold bare floors, give your feet a break by adding rugs which cut down on the chill, such as this elegant 8×10 foot area rug<\/a>.<\/p>

>> Buy the nuLOOM 8×10 Becca Traditional Tiled Area Rug for $59.99 (52% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

6. Speaking of keeping your feet warm, these fluff-lined, memory foam slippers<\/a> do the job well.<\/p>

>> Buy the COFACE Unisex Mens Womens Cozy Memory Foam Scuff Slippers starting at $18.97 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. Control your environment instead of letting it control you with this smart thermostat<\/a>, which you can access remotely and set up with home and away heating schedules to save you money on energy bills.<\/p>

>> Buy the Amazon Smart Thermostat for $79.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

8. Instead of spending money heating the whole house, focus on one or two rooms you spend the most time with and use this oscillating space heater<\/a>, which also comes with overheating safety features.<\/p>

>> Buy the Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Space Heater for $65.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

9. Another alternative to overspending on heating is to keep the heat close to you using this Westinghouse heated throw blanket<\/a>, which features 6 heat settings and a timer you can set for up to 10 hours.<\/p>

>> Buy the Westinghouse Heated Throw Blanket for $54.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

10. One potential consequence of sealing up your home over the winter is increased carbon monoxide levels, so protect yourself with this CO2 detector<\/a>.<\/p>

>> Buy the First Alert CO605 Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Detector with Battery Backup for $17.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

11. Ceiling fans aren\u2019t just great for summer \u2014 get a fan that can run in reverse, like this one<\/a>, so you can keep warm air circulating back down to you, where it belongs.<\/p>

>> Buy the Dreo Ceiling Fans with Lights and Remote for $125.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

12. Monitor your home\u2019s temperature and humidity on the spot or via your mobile device with this hygrometer-thermometer combo<\/a>, to make sure you\u2019re getting the most out of your heat-saving devices.<\/p>

>> Buy the Govee Hygrometer Thermometer H5075 for $12.99 (7% off) on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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