Thursday, October 13, 2011

Greetings Thrifty Friends,

The recent warm weather has made it feel a little belated, but fall is here. Sooner or later we will be cranking that furnace up, and that means money.

But don't throw any more money away on heat than you have to. Scroll down for a few simple tips that will keep your house warm for less.

Keep pinchin' those pennies,
Penny

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TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:

Humidifiers. Using a humidifier can reduce your heating costs because moist air retains heat better than dry air. There are other benefits to using a humidifier as well: they reduce static electricity (and annoying winter time shocks!), dry skin, and make it easier to breathe. Cost: $30 and up.


Use fans to move the heated air around your house. If you have ceiling fans, set them on the lowest speed and have them push the warm air at the ceiling down to your level (warm air rises). This could allow you to lower the temperature of your thermostat by making the room feel a lot warmer.


Casseroles! Making meals at home saves money (especially if you make enough for leftovers) and using your stove helps keep your home nice and toasty without running the furnace.