6 Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter, According to Pros(Real Simple Tips, Thursday)

By Kristine Gill Looking for ways to lower your heating bill? You're far from the only one. The average heating bill for Americans is $1,500 year, according to HomeAdvisor. And for folks using gas instead of electricity to fuel their furnace, that bill is expected to surge. So while you can’t control oil prices, you can improve the way your home maintains heat and how you use it.