Not our house, but one on our street. |
Easy ways to cut your heating bill:
~When you feel chilly, warm yourself first, instead of the whole room. Put on a sweater while watching TV (or get up and exercise).
~Put an extra blanket on the bed at night; don't turn up the thermostat. "Experts suggest that the optimal room temperature for sleeping is between 60 and 70 degrees F."
What could be better than wrapping yourself in this cozy quilt on a cold winter's day? This one, and more, are available at www.marylandquilter.etsy.com |
~Take advantage of heat from the sun: Open curtains on your south-facing windows during the day to allow sunlight to naturally heat your home, and close them at ight to reduce the chill you may feel from cold windows.
~Cover drafty windows: Use a heavy-duty, clear plastic sheet on frames or tape clear plastic film to the inside of your window frames during he cold winter months. Or install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
~Maintain our heating systems. Furnaces: Replace your furnace filter once a month or as needed. Wood and pellet burning heaters: Clean the flue vent regularly and clean the inside of the appliance with a wire brush periodically to ensure that your home is heated efficiently.
That's just a few suggestions for this week. I will be sharing more green ideas and tips every Sunday, on my Facebook page. Until next time, stay warm!
I have blankets all over the house! Mostly because my hubs likes it cold. Which isn't too bad because our bill stays low :)
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