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Winter proof your home

June 6, 2011

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As the temperatures plummet and frost forms on the backyard lawn, don’t let the winter chill find its way indoors. The White Pages® business directory, available in the Book, Online or Mobile, is here to help you winter-proof your home.

Choosing the right heater is crucial to both staying warm and managing your electricity and gas bills. There are dozens of different types of heaters on the market, with some styles better suited to particular rooms and lifestyles than others. To take the pain out of the purchase, consult the White Pages® for details of your local electrical retailer who should be able to help you find the best heating system for your home.

Ensuring your home is well insulated is another way to keep the cool air out and save on your power bills. With White Pages®, you can find contact details for a local insulation firm, or if you want to embark on a little DIY, your local hardware store.

But before you start installing insulation batts, plugging in cords and cranking your gas heater, you should consult with your utilities provider for some pertinent safety tips. Contact details for a wide range of utilities providers can be found in the Advice and Assistance section of your White Pages® Book under the Emergency and Important Numbers heading in the front of the book.

Soft furnishings will also help your home retain heat, so use winter as an excuse to update your rugs and curtains!  Visit White Pages® Online to grab the details of your favourite department stores, local retailers and boutique stores and start shopping for that perfect new shaggy rug or exotic Kilim carpet.

Whatever you do this winter, don’t let your home keep you out in the cold - get onto White Pages® and stay toasty!