As someone who lives in a house warmed with gas heat I can personally vouch for the fact that your energy bills can be absolutely ridiculous in the winter. It seems like every winter I end up spending more to heat my house than I do for all of my other utilities combined! That's why, before we're up to our necks in snow, I wanted to offer up these quick tips to keep your energy bills something slightly less than astronomical:
1) Insulate your attic and basement. It's a hassle, and the initial investment can be a killer, but in the long term these parts of your house aren't doing anything but sucking heat. Insulating them will go a long way toward helping you save money on energy bills.
2) How well insulated are your windows? As I'm sitting here in my little cubby between two windows I'm feeling a slight draft roll over my already cold fingers. Needless to say, that's probably not helping my energy bills any!
3) Buy some sweaters. It sounds harsh, but it's true. Trying to keep your house at a balmy 80 degrees Farenheit when it's below zero outside is going to be murder on your energy bills. Drop the thermostat and pick up some sweats. Your checkbook will thank you.
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