It’s the season where cold and snowy days are more common than not. When you come home you want to walk into a warm, cozy area to get out of the chilly weather without paying a lot in utility costs. Here are a few things you can do to help keep your energy bills down while keeping your home warm.
Check the furnace filter
Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace.
Filters should be changed out every month to keep your furnace running smoothly. Doing this will increase airflow, up your heaters performance, and improve the air quality in your home.
Get a programmable thermostat
Male arm and hand replacing disposable air filter in residential air furnace.
Having a programmable thermostat allows you to lower the temperature of your home while you’re away or asleep. Doing this will help cut costs on your energy bill since your home won’t be heating all day.
Close the fireplace damper
This is a place that is often forgotten when it comes to sealing up drafts. Be sure to close the damper so cool air does not come in through the chimney.
Check doors and windows for air leaks
Even the smallest cracks can cause drafts that will bring the cool air in your home. Use weather stripping and caulk to seal up your doors and windows.
Turn the water heater down
There is no need to keep your water heater at the highest temperature at all times. Turn it down to a warm setting to save on energy costs.
Ski season is almost upon us, and like many Utah residents, you’re likely itching to hit the powder. Utah is known for having some of the greatest snow, and people from all around come to experience it. Each ski resort has something unique to offer and open at different times of the season. Take a look at this list to find out when your favorite will open, or possibly find a new location to try. Salt Lake Ski Resorts Alta Ski Resort – Open November 22, 2017 Brighton Ski Resort – Open mid November Snowbird – Open November 22, 2017 Solitude Ski Resort – Open December 2, 2017 Park City Ski Resorts Deer Valley Ski Resort – Open December 2, 2017 Park City Ski Resort – Open November, 17, 2017 Sundance Resort – Open December 8, 2017 Northern Utah Resorts Nordic Valley Ski Resort – Open December 9, 2017 Beaver Mountain Resort – Open Mid December 2017 Powder Mountain Resort – Open Mid December 2017 Snowbasin Ski Resort – Open November 22, 2017 Southern Utah Resorts Brian Head Resort – Open November 17, 2017 Eagle Point Resort – Open December 21, 2017
Summer is coming to an end, but there are still fun things to do on the weekends with your family and friends. Get outside, have fun, and support Utah’s local vendors by visiting a farmers market near you. Here is a list of farmers markets across Utah:
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Farmers Market
Location: Pioneer Park (350 S. 300 West in Salt Lake City)
Times and dates: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 28 Sugar House Farmers Market
Location: 1040 E Sugarmont Dr
Times and dates: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. until October 26 University of Utah Farmers Market
Location: 200 Central Campus Dr
Times and dates: Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 5 Wasatch Front Farmers Market — Wheeler Farm
Location: Wheeler Farm (6351 S. 900 East in Murray)
Times and dates: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 29
Central Utah
Happy Valley Farmers Market — Orem
Location: University Mall (575 E University Pkwy)
Times and dates: Fridays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. until October 27 Lavell Edwards Stadium Farmers Market
Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium (1700 N. Canyon Road in Provo)
Times and dates: Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. until October 26 Provo Farmers Market
Location: 550 W. Center St. in Provo
Times and dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 28 Spanish Fork Farmer’s Market
Location: 40 S. Main St. in Spanish Fork
Times and dates: Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 28
Northern Utah
Bountiful City Farmers Market
Location: 400 N 200 W (2th North Park)
Times and dates: Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. from until October 13 Cache Valley Gardeners’ Market
Location: 199 N. Main St. in Logan
Times and dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until October 21 Farmers Market Ogden
Location: 25th Street and Grant Avenue in Ogden
Times and dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until September 16 Syracuse City Farmers Market
Location: Shadow Point Shopping Center South/West corner (1200 W Antelope Dr) in Syracuse
Times and dates: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until September 27
Eastern Utah
Park Silly Sunday Market
Location: Historic Main Street in Park City
Times and dates: Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until September 17 Heber Valley Farmers Market
Location: Main Street Park (250 S. Main St.)
Times and dates: Thursdays, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. until August 31
Southern Utah
Cedar City’s Downtown Farmers Market
Location: 905 South Main Street at IFA, Cedar City
Times and dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m.- noon all year long Downtown Farmers Market at Ancestor Square
Location: 2 W. St. George Blvd. in St. George
Times and dates: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon Moab Farmers Market
Location: Swanny City Park (400 N. 100 West in Moab)
Times and dates: Fridays, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. until October 27th Zion Canyon Farmers Market
Location: 1212 Zion Park Blvd. in Springdale
Times and dates: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon until October 14
It’s a holiday weekend and you’re probably headed off for a mini vacation with the family. Before you head out, there are a few things you can to do to ensure that your home is safe while you’re away. Here’s a quick pre-vacation checklist that you can use to put your mind at ease!
