Homesteading22 Ways to Stay Warm Without Touching the Thermostat

22 Ways to Stay Warm Without Touching the Thermostat

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Erin Huffstetler shares 22 ways to stay warm, without touching the thermostat and reducing your electricity bill.  Trying to keep your heating bill down?

  • Dress in layers

  • Wear wool

  • Wear thicker socks or slippers

  • Leave the oven open after you bake

  • Eat soup and other warm meals

  • Drink warm beverages

  • Open curtains and blinds during the day to let the sun in

  • Close curtains and blinds at night to keep out the cold

  • Pile extra blankets on your bed

  • Switch to flannel sheets and a down comforter

  • Snuggle up in a blanket whenever you’re sitting down

  • Do something active (clean the house, exercise, etc.)

  • Wear a hat to prevent heat loss

  • Use a humidifier. Humid air feels warmer

Click here to see  MORE  tips:

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/energyandutilities/qt/Keep_Warm.htm
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As a bonus you can visit Erin’s website “My Frugal Home” : http://www.myfrugalhome.com/

Melissa Francis
Melissa Francis
Greetings! I'm Melissa Francis, the founder and primary contributor to The Homestead Survival. With over 20 years of experience in homesteading, sustainability, and emergency preparedness, I've dedicated my life to helping others achieve a simpler, more self-reliant lifestyle.

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