i have natural gas. Thanks!
2006-10-06 15:34:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I cover the windows in my house that I do not need to open in the winter with plastic that you can shrink to a tight fit with a hairdryer, and I put plastic on the outside on the side of the house that we get the most wind. That keeps my floors warmer too. I took the insulation in a can, and sprayed it up under the bottom siding around the house, no draft will come up under the siding, or it will be less, and if you have snow where you live, when you shovel, throw the snow up against the house. It makes a nice insulator. Good luck. have a warm winter.
2006-10-06 15:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mimiat41 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual, add insulation in the attic to slow heat loss, if needed. If you don't have double paned windows, you can buy that shrink plastic (by 3M) and cover standard windows. Of course make sure the weather stripping around exterior doors is in good shape. Lower the thermostat to 68, if it's chilly, just put on a sweater. If you have a programmable thermostat, set it lower when you are at work or maybe even sleeping. Then set thermostat to go back to regular temperature before you get home or wake up. If your water heater is in the garage, make sure it is insulated, you can buy those "blankets" to cover it at Lowe's, Home Depot, even Walmart. Chow
2006-10-06 22:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn down your thermostat, your water heater. And only use your appliances when need be. If you have kids, explain to them that the door outside isn't revolving. If you haven't done weather stripping, it's time. Be sure that your furnace filter is replaced.
2006-10-06 22:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by Iam!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install more insulation, caulk around your windows set it at 68 degrees during the day if you're home, lower if you're out.
2006-10-06 22:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by Carol R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a programable thermostat, mine saved me 10-15% with gas
2006-10-06 22:37:43 · answer #5 · answered by medic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
block off rooms you dont use, storm windows, keep the heat low at night, you sleep better anyway.
2006-10-06 22:37:07 · answer #6 · answered by IndigoSapphire 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close your curtains,put draught excluders at doors.
2006-10-06 22:36:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
bundle up! so you dont have to turn up the heat so much.
2006-10-06 22:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by Keepingmycool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run around the house until you are exhausted and sweaty
2006-10-06 22:37:57 · answer #9 · answered by 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wear lots of sweaters! thats what I planon
2006-10-06 22:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by wilowdreams 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋