How to Reduce Your Winter Heating Bill
December 28, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving, frugal friday, frugal living
With the price of electricity on the rise, we all could use a little help reducing our heating bills. Here are some tips to help you get started.
1) Check with your local utility company to see if they offer a free energy use assessment. Some companies provide inspectors to poke around your home from top to bottom, looking for ways it can be made more efficient.
2) Install a programmable thermostat. Have your thermostat drop down a few degrees while you’re away at work.
3) Keep your thermostat at 68 or below. Put on a sweatshirt if you have to.
4) Open blinds during the winter. …read more
An electrifying electric bill
I shutter to think that my friends, James and Robyn, actually have to pay this each month. I couldn’t imagine as this is more than most people’s mortgages around where I live.
Cut Down On Your Energy Consumption
June 20, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving, frugal living, money saving idea
Dawn at Frugal for Life has some information about cutting down your energy consumption. Emme has a goal to cut her energy consumption 90% below the average American. (This goal is to bring it down 90% below the average American, not 90% below her total normal usage.)
Anyone is free to join in and try this. You can view the rules, join a support group, and review FAQ. For more information, go on over to Frugal for Life.
10 Ways to Save on Your Summer Electric Bill
May 25, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under energy saving, frugal friday, money saving idea
It’s not even June and the temperatures are quickly rising. Here are some tips to help keep your summer electric bill under control.
1. Keep your blinds closed as much as possible. Opening the blinds allows the heat of the sun to come right into your house. I leave my blinds closed while I’m gone and then open a few blinds later in the day. I tilt the blinds upward to allow me to see outside and get a litttle natural light, but not heat up my house.
2. Change your air filter every month. Dirty filters make your air conditioner work extra hard …read more
Top 10 Ways to Save on Your Winter Heating Bill
December 28, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, energy saving, frugal living, money saving idea
Do you feel like the guy in this picture? Do you feel like you’re wasting energy and throwing money out the window? Below are some things you can try to reduce your winter heating bill. Some of these ideas can save you 20%.
1. Open blinds during the winter. This allows the heat from the sun to come in and warm up your house. Close blinds or curtains at night.
2. Change filters every month. Dirty filters can increase your bills by 20% each month. Ouch! Also, get a “tune up” for your furnace. You will save money if it is working properly.
3. Try to keep your …read more
