It's getting cold outside but I hesitate to turn on the heat. Why? It's expensive! It's hard to calculate the exact cost, but we all know it's not cheap.
The funny thing is most people have become so accustomed to temperature controlled homes that we can't think of any other way. My kids want to wear shorts and t-shirts during the winter! So, instead, we are learning to dress for the weather - even inside. If it's cold outside then wear winter clothes. I'm not suggesting parkas and gloves. Long pants and a sweater will do. Extra blankets on the bed at night or on the sofa for tv time help, too.
We can't go all winter without the heat on, but we can keep it reasonable. The inside doesn't have to be as warm as a summer day in the middle of winter. If you're not sure your family can do it, try lowering the inside temp one degree a day until it is where you want it to be for the winter. The savings will be worth it.
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