Comments on: Save Money on Heating Fuel Overnight http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/ The Way Home is Supposed to Be Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:35:12 -0900 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-/#comment-499 Home Ever After Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:15:11 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-499 @Jingerde: I used to have a programmable thermostat in my old house and definitely share your love for it - that thing was super! It makes it easier to control the energy you're using, especially when you're not at home. Thanks for sharing those scheduling tips with us; that will be a big help to people looking to use their programmable thermostats better! Barbi @Jingerde: I used to have a programmable thermostat in my old house and definitely share your love for it – that thing was super! It makes it easier to control the energy you’re using, especially when you’re not at home. Thanks for sharing those scheduling tips with us; that will be a big help to people looking to use their programmable thermostats better!

Barbi

]]> By: Jingerde http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-498 Jingerde Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:04:09 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-498 Our house came with the programmable thermostat...they are inexpensive and really take the thought out of setting the temp at night. The biggest plus is that it's set to drop about the time we get ready for bed, and pops up about 1/2 hour before the first alarm clock goes off in the morning. (That's the best!!). We also have it set to drop again about 1/2 hour before the last one leaves in the am and up a bit just before the first one gets home. If you have a different work schedule that Mon-Fri., it may need tweaking...We used to have Mon and Tues. off, so we just lied to the thing and let it think Mon was Sat. If you have a week day off, you can over ride the temp. I stayed home sick and couldn't figure out why I was freezing...it was set for us to be at work (58 deg.)...oops! I just set a better temp and hit hold. I also bake breakfasty stuff the night before to take the chill off...Yum! Our house came with the programmable thermostat…they are inexpensive and really take the thought out of setting the temp at night. The biggest plus is that it’s set to drop about the time we get ready for bed, and pops up about 1/2 hour before the first alarm clock goes off in the morning. (That’s the best!!). We also have it set to drop again about 1/2 hour before the last one leaves in the am and up a bit just before the first one gets home. If you have a different work schedule that Mon-Fri., it may need tweaking…We used to have Mon and Tues. off, so we just lied to the thing and let it think Mon was Sat. If you have a week day off, you can over ride the temp. I stayed home sick and couldn’t figure out why I was freezing…it was set for us to be at work (58 deg.)…oops! I just set a better temp and hit hold.
I also bake breakfasty stuff the night before to take the chill off…Yum!

]]> By: Jennifer M http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Jennifer M Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:50:50 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-492 I live where it's warm year-round now, but his post reminded me of growing in in the chilly Northeast. My parents were on the ball regarding turning the thermostat down at night, but I have sooo many childhood memories of laying in bed, awake but FREEZING because they also were firm believers in thin cotton-polyester blend blankets. No, not flannel. Cotton-polyester. :) heating costs are more atrocious than ever, so it really is a great idea to invest in a warm think blanket or two. My parents had it half right, at least. I live where it’s warm year-round now, but his post reminded me of growing in in the chilly Northeast. My parents were on the ball regarding turning the thermostat down at night, but I have sooo many childhood memories of laying in bed, awake but FREEZING because they also were firm believers in thin cotton-polyester blend blankets. No, not flannel. Cotton-polyester. :)

heating costs are more atrocious than ever, so it really is a great idea to invest in a warm think blanket or two. My parents had it half right, at least.

]]> By: Amber http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-493 Amber Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:44:01 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-493 I love down comforters and have used them for years. Living higher in a building is also a great way to reduce energy costs. My apartment is always warm because the heat from the five floors below rises. Same for even a two story. I love down comforters and have used them for years. Living higher in a building is also a great way to reduce energy costs. My apartment is always warm because the heat from the five floors below rises. Same for even a two story.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-494 Home Ever After Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:21:19 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-494 @Pia: The plastic window insulation kits are a great way to boost energy efficiency even after you get your new windows installed! The kits are really inexpensive and make a noticeable difference. The towel tip is a really nice touch. @Kaye: I'm with you on the electric blankets. And anyway, we're trying to cut down electricity costs too, right?! I know what you mean about hard to get out of bed in the morning... I've been having that problem myself with my new super-warm bed! And not to worry - I'll be your bodyguard anytime. I think it's uncalled for anyone to ever slam someone for their faith. I'm proud of you and the courage you display. Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice) @Pia: The plastic window insulation kits are a great way to boost energy efficiency even after you get your new windows installed! The kits are really inexpensive and make a noticeable difference. The towel tip is a really nice touch.

@Kaye: I’m with you on the electric blankets. And anyway, we’re trying to cut down electricity costs too, right?! I know what you mean about hard to get out of bed in the morning… I’ve been having that problem myself with my new super-warm bed!

And not to worry – I’ll be your bodyguard anytime. I think it’s uncalled for anyone to ever slam someone for their faith. I’m proud of you and the courage you display.

Homemaker Barbi (Danelle Ice)

]]> By: Kaye http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-495 Kaye Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:30:14 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-495 Hey...I'm all about snuggling up under a big pile of blankets. However, I don't want anything to do with an electric blanket. My hubby loves them and I just like to soak in my own warmth. Flannel sheets are great for climbing into (as they are not cold) but get too hot for me at night. The only downside is the horror of knowing that I have to climb out into the cold in the morning. =( Luckily I live in Savannah, GA, so there isn't a lot of cold to battle. =) By the way...thanks for sticking for my "other" blog on my site. I feel like I have my own personal bodyguard. =) Hey…I’m all about snuggling up under a big pile of blankets. However, I don’t want anything to do with an electric blanket. My hubby loves them and I just like to soak in my own warmth. Flannel sheets are great for climbing into (as they are not cold) but get too hot for me at night.

The only downside is the horror of knowing that I have to climb out into the cold in the morning. =(

Luckily I live in Savannah, GA, so there isn’t a lot of cold to battle. =)

By the way…thanks for sticking for my “other” blog on my site. I feel like I have my own personal bodyguard. =)

]]> By: Peter James http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-497 Peter James Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:10:45 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-497 Great tips. I'm going to have to try them as heating costs keep going through the roof! http://yinvsyang.com Great tips. I’m going to have to try them as heating costs keep going through the roof!

http://yinvsyang.com

]]> By: Pia http://www.homeeverafter.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/comment-page-1/#comment-496 Pia Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:07:11 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/save-money-on-heating-fuel-overnight/#comment-496 These are great tips. I need to invest in some new bedding. Our home is 20 years old and the windows need replacing. Until that happens we use the plastic window insulation kits in the winter. Before putting the plastic on I roll up an old towel and place it over the drafty portion of the window pane. Insulating drafty windows and doors can also help cut down on fuel costs. These are great tips. I need to invest in some new bedding.

Our home is 20 years old and the windows need replacing. Until that happens we use the plastic window insulation kits in the winter. Before putting the plastic on I roll up an old towel and place it over the drafty portion of the window pane. Insulating drafty windows and doors can also help cut down on fuel costs.

]]>