Fall is here, which means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and Halloween are right around the corner. It’s also a good time to take a look around your home for simple ways to save energy before winter arrives.

We’ve rounded up four easy energy-saving tricks that can help you treat yourself to lower energy use this spooky season.

Conjure up savings with a smart thermostat

One of the easiest places to save energy is with your thermostat. Heating and cooling account for a large portion of monthly energy use, so even small changes can make a difference.

Smart thermostats can help manage heating and cooling costs by learning your daily routine and adjusting the temperature accordingly. Many can also be controlled from your smartphone, making it easy to adjust the temperature when you’re away and avoid using energy when you don’t need it.

Now that’s some useful sorcery!

Get rid of ghoulish drafts

The winter chill will be here before we know it, so now is a great time to check your home for drafts. Air leaks around windows and doors can make your home less comfortable and cause your heating system to work harder.

A little caulk and weatherstripping can go a long way toward sealing those leaks, keeping the warm air in and the cold air out.

Illuminate your lair with energy-efficient lighting

If you’re still using incandescent light bulbs, consider making the switch to LEDs. LED bulbs use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs.

And with the holiday season coming up, don’t forget about your decorative lights. LED light strings offer an average of 88% energy savings compared to traditional incandescent light strings. That means you can keep your home looking festive while using less energy.

Stir up savings with countertop cauldrons

Cooler weather also means it’s time to bring out the soup recipes. When you’re cooking up your favorite fall meals, consider using small countertop appliances such as slow cookers. They can use less energy than cooking meals on the stovetop.

So grab your favorite recipe, dust off the slow cooker, and start stirring up some savings in the kitchen.

When you look around your home, you may find plenty of opportunities to save energy. This spooky season, take a few minutes to investigate your space and make some simple changes. You might just unlock a different kind of magic, the kind that brings real energy savings.