Saving Money on Energy- heat, etc.

katsarecool · 12-02-2010, 09:19 AM

I can relate!! I am on a limited budget and live in an airy ole house. If I am not careful my bills can get very high as well. To complicate things I have fibromyalgia which means I do not tolerate extreme temps very well or constrictive clothing which is necessary in the winter. Warm comfortable woolen socks are a must. I always wear slippers.

What I do is to put up plastic on the inside of my windows as thick as I can get. I also have sealers for the doors. I keep an electric blanket; an energy efficent one. I dress in layers; loose soft warm clothing including thermal underwear in bright sping colors some with flowers and kittens. LOL

First thing in the morning I open all the blinds and drapes to let in the sunlight. At dark I close everything up to keep in the heat. I turn off all appliances that are not in use by unplugging the surge protectors because even if they are off while plugged in they still pull power.

I keep the thermostat at 68. I lowered the thermostat down on the water heater. There is only me so no need to keep that large thing heating water very hot all the time.

I also roll up a small carpet in front of the doors especially at night.

Good topic and looking forward to reading how other deal with winter time utlility bills.

12-02-2010, 09:19 AM	#2
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	I can relate!! I am on a limited budget and live in an airy ole house. If I am not careful my bills can get very high as well. To complicate things I have fibromyalgia which means I do not tolerate extreme temps very well or constrictive clothing which is necessary in the winter. Warm comfortable woolen socks are a must. I always wear slippers. What I do is to put up plastic on the inside of my windows as thick as I can get. I also have sealers for the doors. I keep an electric blanket; an energy efficent one. I dress in layers; loose soft warm clothing including thermal underwear in bright sping colors some with flowers and kittens. LOL First thing in the morning I open all the blinds and drapes to let in the sunlight. At dark I close everything up to keep in the heat. I turn off all appliances that are not in use by unplugging the surge protectors because even if they are off while plugged in they still pull power. I keep the thermostat at 68. I lowered the thermostat down on the water heater. There is only me so no need to keep that large thing heating water very hot all the time. I also roll up a small carpet in front of the doors especially at night. Good topic and looking forward to reading how other deal with winter time utlility bills. __________________