Clever Dude also has some good ideas; many are similar to GRS, but there's some new stuff here, too.
At a time when saving extra money really comes in handy, this subject can be of enormous help.
We keep our bills below $100 -- even in the deepest winter months! -- by following a few basics:
*Heaters are turned off in rooms that don't get regular use
*The thermostat is kept at 66 degrees (62 degrees at night)
*A space heater and fireplace keep things comfortable in the space we spend the most time in --
the living room
Also, we keep a towel or blanket tightly rolled against the front door. (You can literally feel the cold by standing in front of it. I only wish we could do that with the kitchen cupboards, which are against the north wall. The cold is evident when you open a door, and the dishes stay permanently chilled.)
Next on the list: thick, heavy curtains against the door that leads out to the deck. I'm thinking maybe red corduroy or velvet; Sylvia Plath sewed curtains like that for her living room, and said seeing them drawn was like being inside a valentine. Warmth and beauty -- a nice combination.
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