The phone is steadily ringing at Advance Glass and Mirror in Lawrence from homeowners looking to fix windows and doors as the weather starts to cool.

“We are getting 10 calls a day on it,” said Rob Wilson, general manager. “A lot of people procrastinate, they wait until fall when it starts getting chilly and then remember a window is broken.”

Keeping costs down while adjusting to warm autumn days and cool nights can be tricky.

But deciding when to turn the heat on and the air conditioner off is a decision that will likely be made soon.

Energy experts say you can do some of the home weatherizing maintenance yourself.

“It’s not that difficult and it’s not that expensive,” said Curt Floerchinger, Black Hills Energy communications manager. “Normally you can do it for less than $100 and you will save a lot more than that on your heating bill by weatherizing your home.”

Here are a few tips to keep costs down this season.

• Keep your thermostat set at 68 degrees. You can save 8 percent of your home’s heating energy consumption by doing this.
• Have your heating system serviced regularly to ensure it is running properly, making sure to change filters as prescribed.
• Seal the inside of your home by putting plastic coverings on the windows and caulk and seal any air leaks around doors and windows.
• Install foam gaskets behind outlet covers and switch plates. Foam gaskets prevent air form leaking through wall outlets.
• Turn off exhaust fans within 20 minutes after cooking or showering.
• Reduce your hot water temperature setting and be sure to insulate water heaters and hot water pipes that are 10 years old and older.

“Weatherizing your home is something most people can do on a weekend,” said Floerchinger.

For big jobs, of course call the pros.

The city of Lawrence has a weatherization program for low income residents but enrollment is only during the summer for the winter season.