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
Growing a Fall Garden
July 31, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Gardening
I missed out on growing a summer garden. We were just so busy. I don’t remember all of the chain of events, but it seemed like it was one thing after another. Now we’re under contract to buy a house and I’m giving thought to planting a fall garden.
If you plant in late summer, you can grow things such as broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, brussel sprouts, collards, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, spinach, radishes, and carrots. Even if you’ve missed the spring and summer gardening times, there are plenty of vegetables that grow well during colder months.
NC State University has a list …read more
