Winterizing
November 17, 2009 by Kathy Zengolewicz
Filed under General Housekeeping and Homemaking, home projects
It is hard to believe that autumn is in full swing and the weather is turning colder by the day. It is that time of year when we need to think of winterizing our homes. Winterizing doesn’t have to be a big expensive production. There are lots of ways to weatherproof your home even if you are on a budget.
Most weatherproofing can be done by you, no need to call a professional. Here are a couple of easy jobs that will make a big difference when the cold weather blows in. Clean all gutters and downspouts in early fall and …read more
10 Ways to Save on Your Winter Energy Bill
October 19, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Frugal Living, Green Home
Brrrr! I didn’t realize we were going to bypass fall and go right into winter. Given that fall is my favorite season, this cold weather is a disappointment to me.
Since winter is on the way, here are some ways to save on your winter energy bill.
1) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees each day while you’re at work.
2) Change your filters every month. Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68F or below. Wear a sweatshirt if you need to.
4) Make sure your fireplace damper fits well. …read more
VideoJug: How to Save Energy at Home
July 6, 2008 by Maricar
Filed under Frugal Living, Green Home
Here’s a quick guide to saving energy at home, from VideoJug.
The quick points to remember are:
1. Weather-strip drafty windows and doors.
2. Turn down your heater.
3. Turn electronics off.
4. Set your water heater’s thermostat under 140F.
5. Wash only full loads of laundry.
6. Install insulation.
7. Buy and use ‘green’ products.
Remember, we can all do something to help save our planet, and save a little money on the side as well.
