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Do You Use Storm Windows?
Storm windows were once a common weatherization measure in older homes, but since new windows have super-efficient glass, it's less common. However, older homes that still use single-pane glass can benefit from the use of storm windows. Do you use them in your home?
Casa Quickie: Locate Leaks With a Candle
If you live in an old house, chances are that you might have some drafts coming in through window and door frames. To find out for sure, light a candle, and hold it along the frames (just don't get too close to any curtains). If the candle flame flickers or smokes, there's a leak.
How-To: 10 Ways to Reuse Wood Ash
If you have a fireplace or woodburning stove, you likely have a buildup of ashes in a bucket in your garage. Before you toss those ashes in the garbage, try out one of these other uses for wood ash. You may be surprised by how useful this pesky byproduct actually is!
Have You Ever Chopped Firewood?
When I was growing up, we used a woodstove for supplemental heat. It provided a cozy spot to gather after dinner, and certainly warmed up the main rooms of the house. However, all of that wood heating meant that I had to chop and stack a lot of logs, too.
How-To: Fix a Leaky Door
Do you have an exterior door that's less than efficient? Short of replacing it, there are some tricks for fixing, at least temporarily, a leaky door.
Curious about how you can get through the Winter with a slightly lower heating bill?
Cool Idea: A Space Heater That Doesn't Hog Floor Space
Most space heaters aren't the most savvy in design, and many detract from the overall look of a room. And to add insult to injury, almost all of them demand a fair amount of floor space.
Not so with the Eco Convection Heater ($158).
Casa Quickie: Heat Wave
Do you have a hard time getting motivated on chilly Winter mornings? Instead of shivering through your morning shower, move a space heater into your bathroom. Turn it on as soon as you get up, and then dash off a few morning errands for about 10 minutes.
Top 20 Winter Gas-Saving Ideas For Your Home
When the weather outside is frightful, your home's temperature — and your gas bill — shouldn't be. Reducing your gas heating costs isn't as simple as turning down the thermostat; everything from plugging up air leaks to using a broiler can cut your monthly heating costs drastically. So I've compiled the top 20 ways to save cash on gas at home.
What's Most Difficult About Your Winter Home?
When it comes to keeping your home tidy, comfortable, and well-decorated, every season has its particular challenges. However, Winter certainly seems to contain the majority of those. What do you find to be the most difficult part about maintaining your home in the Winter?
Cool Idea: Fireplace Substitute
CasaSugar reader DailyCrush wrote to me with a great tip on a cute space heater. Since everyone's looking for ways to stay cozy this season, I knew you'd appreciate the tip.
DailyCrush says, "I use the Dimplex Compact Electric Stove to heat up the living room in my very tiny house (my living room is only about 10 x 15).
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