The cool temperatures of the night of Sept. 4 to Sept. 5 showed autumn had arrived in Ocean County, even if it won’t be official until the 22nd. That means winter isn’t far away, so it’s time to think about winterizing your home, especially with the high cost of heating these days.

A good place to start is with your windows. According to energy.gov, about 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. It’s like throwing dollar bills out of them.