Tag Archives: home heating

Spend Less on Home Heating

With home heating costs going sky high, you should really take whatever steps you can now to save on the money you will be spending this winter. Oil prices are high, but so is natural gas and propane. Be prepared. Insulate your windows and doors. Drafty homes loose most of their heat through old windows and doors. Even new windows that are not properly sealed can let out precious heat. There are a number of things that you can do to insulate your windows and doors. The first is to add weather stripping and caulk around doors and windows. It … Continue reading →

The Thermostat—Who’s In Control?

I could answer my own question, but perhaps that would be a better fit for the marriage blog under the category: “Hot Topics Between Spouses.” For the purposes of this blog I will simply say this: if you marry someone from Hawaii and set up a household in Wisconsin, expect the thermostat to be set somewhere in the mid-70s. That said; I was surprised to learn that where a person was born and raised may not influence how high a thermostat is set as much as gender. Last month a leading national advertising agency surveyed 800 households to find out … Continue reading →