No school today.
It's getting pretty windy outside as I hear things fall over under the carport.
Supposed to be in the 40's then start dropping this afternoon, brrr, down into the teens.
The next few days with highs in the 20's.
Also add in there that we could have wind gusts up to 55 mph!
BRRRR Wind Chills!
Check out videos from today.
Second video shows small branch coming down out of tree and hitting car trailer.
VIDEO #1
VIDEO #2
So what are some cheap ways to keep the house warm and the gas bill from sky rocketing???
1. Throw rugs down on floors.
I keep a large rug on my tiled kitchen floor and a rug on the bathroom floor.
3. At night close the blinds and drapes to help hold the warm air in.
If it's really cold out I hang blankets up over the main doors and windows.
4. Use blankets to block drafts underneath doors.
Instructions to make your own draft stopper for doors.
You could also use an old pair of panty hose or tights and fill with rice.
Tie ends or use rubber bands.
5. Run humidifiers or vaporizers.
6. When using your oven leave door open when done so warm air can escape into your home.
7. Use electric blankets or heating pads. At night or even the day when lounging.
8. Wear layers of warm clothes, long johns, socks, slippers, shoes or a hat if needed.
9. Use flannel sheets or down comforters on your bed.
10. Keep busy! You'll be less likely to notice the cold.
11. Wall plate insulators.
Drafts can sneak in through the outside walls from your electrical outlets and switches.
Save money by making your own!
I went to the craft store and picked up cheap white foam sheets.
Use white as it is probably cheaper and no one will see them!
Remove the cover and trace the pattern onto the foam sheet.
You want to cut just smaller than the cover itself so it will fit snugly inside the cover.
Screw plate back in place with foam insulator in place.
12. For windows with drafts I have used duct tape along the edges where air could be felt coming in. You could also caulk them.
13. Insulate your hot water tank/ pipes.
I picked up an insulated blanket at a church sale brand new for $2.00!!
13. Keep doors closed to closets and cupboards.
No need to heat that space unless it
gets really cold out then leave cupboard doors open that houses your plumbing.
14. Lower the thermostat a couple degrees to save money on heating.
15. Make sure furnace and filters are clean.
16. Clean vents.
17. Drink warm drinks such as hot chocolate and tea.
18. I use painter's or masking tape and run it along the cracks of closed doors to keep any unwanted drafts out.
19. Don't block vents. I at times rearrange furniture during the Winter months so the furniture such as beds, sofas or tables are not blocking or sitting over top the vents.
20. Get a tax credit for using qualified Energy Star products.
It's getting pretty windy outside as I hear things fall over under the carport.
Supposed to be in the 40's then start dropping this afternoon, brrr, down into the teens.
The next few days with highs in the 20's.
Also add in there that we could have wind gusts up to 55 mph!
BRRRR Wind Chills!
Check out videos from today.
Second video shows small branch coming down out of tree and hitting car trailer.
VIDEO #1
VIDEO #2
So what are some cheap ways to keep the house warm and the gas bill from sky rocketing???
1. Throw rugs down on floors.
I keep a large rug on my tiled kitchen floor and a rug on the bathroom floor.
3. At night close the blinds and drapes to help hold the warm air in.
If it's really cold out I hang blankets up over the main doors and windows.
4. Use blankets to block drafts underneath doors.
Instructions to make your own draft stopper for doors.
You could also use an old pair of panty hose or tights and fill with rice.
Tie ends or use rubber bands.
5. Run humidifiers or vaporizers.
6. When using your oven leave door open when done so warm air can escape into your home.
7. Use electric blankets or heating pads. At night or even the day when lounging.
8. Wear layers of warm clothes, long johns, socks, slippers, shoes or a hat if needed.
9. Use flannel sheets or down comforters on your bed.
10. Keep busy! You'll be less likely to notice the cold.
11. Wall plate insulators.
Drafts can sneak in through the outside walls from your electrical outlets and switches.
Save money by making your own!
I went to the craft store and picked up cheap white foam sheets.
Use white as it is probably cheaper and no one will see them!
Remove the cover and trace the pattern onto the foam sheet.
You want to cut just smaller than the cover itself so it will fit snugly inside the cover.
Screw plate back in place with foam insulator in place.
12. For windows with drafts I have used duct tape along the edges where air could be felt coming in. You could also caulk them.
13. Insulate your hot water tank/ pipes.
I picked up an insulated blanket at a church sale brand new for $2.00!!
13. Keep doors closed to closets and cupboards.
No need to heat that space unless it
gets really cold out then leave cupboard doors open that houses your plumbing.
14. Lower the thermostat a couple degrees to save money on heating.
15. Make sure furnace and filters are clean.
16. Clean vents.
17. Drink warm drinks such as hot chocolate and tea.
18. I use painter's or masking tape and run it along the cracks of closed doors to keep any unwanted drafts out.
19. Don't block vents. I at times rearrange furniture during the Winter months so the furniture such as beds, sofas or tables are not blocking or sitting over top the vents.
20. Get a tax credit for using qualified Energy Star products.
