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How-To: Reduce Winter Heating Bills
Recently, heating expert Chris Cooper shared some advice for thrifty Winter heating. He's back, with some hints on how to cut your heating bills or to assist other families with their high heating bills. Chris notes that, "Research compiled by the National Fuel Funds Network proves that fuel poverty leads to 'heat or eat' situations, [where] families strive in vain for a safe balance between paying for food and paying for energy."
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Casa Verde: Greening Your Heating
Casa reader and TeamSugar member Tdamji writes an excellent green living blog called Minimal Harm. She tells me that she'll be officially launching a new version of the blog in early 2008, which I'm very excited about. Tdamji recently posted about greening your heating, which she adapted from a Treehugger post.
Open House: How Are You Handling the Cold?
As temperatures drop, our homes' thermostats creep up, and with those rising thermostats come rising bills. This week, I offered you some advice on keeping your house warm while keeping your costs down. From wearing layers to household fixes, there are actually some easy ways to make your house more efficient and cozy, that will also help you lower those heating bills.
Casa Quickie: Reverse Your Ceiling Fan's Direction
If you live in the northern hemisphere and haven't yet switched the direction of your ceiling fan's blades, now's the time to do so. You want to make sure that the blades' direction is switched from moving in a counterclockwise direction to a clockwise direction.
To do so, just flip the switch at the base so that the blades rotate clockwise (that's when you're looking up at it from below).
Money Tip: Turn Off Your Thermostat
Most of our heating bills are naturally higher during these chilly, Winter months, but sometimes I forget to turn off my thermostat when I'm rushing out the door to work. That pushes my bill up even higher — and what a waste! A solution for forgetful people like me would be to invest in a programmable thermostat ($35).
Cool Idea: Garage Door Façade
When architect Bill Peterson decided to renovate his 16-foot-wide brownstone in Manhattan's East Village, he was determined not to be drastically modern. He wanted to maintain some of the circa-1869 building's history, but at the same time, wanted to use new technologies. The result?
I'm Asking: Do You Fight With Friends Over the Check?
On this week's Curb Your Enthusiasm Larry David gets in a heated argument that escalates into a physical fight with Rosie O'Donnell over their lunch bill. Larry insists he invited her and should therefore foot the bill, and Rosie declares she put her hand on it first so it's on her. Pretty soon the two are yelling, wrestling for the check and causing a gigantic scene.
Savvy Links: 10 Ways to Conquer Procrastination
- 10 ways to conquer procrastination — Kiplinger
- How the recession will lower your heating bill this Winter — Walletpop
- Man wins lottery prize during embezzlement case — Yahoo News
- Are consumers adopting greener behaviors or just cheap? — Consumerist
- Yes, fake job references are a very bad idea — The Job Bored
How-To: Save Money and Energy With Your Pool
Do you love your pool, but hate your water and power bills? By increasing your pool's energy efficiency, you can lower your costs, while still enjoying your pool all Summer long. A recent LA Times article offered helpful advice for Southern Californians with pools, but the advice is equally relevant to those of you living in other regions of the country and world.
Check out four tips for saving money and energy with your pool when you read more
How-To: Make Thrifty Home Heating Decisions
Worried about how you'll pay your heating bill this Winter? Since I know that this is a concern for many families, I decided to ask heating expert Chris Cooper for some advice on the subject. He took my queries to heart, and then sent me some ideas about lowering heating bills.
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