Comments on: 10 Tips For Reducing the Power Bill http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:49:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Sue http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-12077 Sue Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:18:21 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-12077 I'm not sure which country you are in (I assume the US), I live in Australia and our energy providers are about to increase our energy costs by 75% and then in 3-6months the plan is to increase it again by 25-50% so your blog is much appreciated :-) To counter the cost of energy in sunny Australia you can install solar panels, I will be doing this in the very near future! Another thing I have recently done, is to install external blinds on my windows, I have home-made (to fit perfectly, no gaps) thermal lined roman blinds on all my windows but adding the external blinds has made a big difference, especially in summer as you can let in the breeze without the blazing sun! I’m not sure which country you are in (I assume the US), I live in Australia and our energy providers are about to increase our energy costs by 75% and then in 3-6months the plan is to increase it again by 25-50% so your blog is much appreciated :-) To counter the cost of energy in sunny Australia you can install solar panels, I will be doing this in the very near future! Another thing I have recently done, is to install external blinds on my windows, I have home-made (to fit perfectly, no gaps) thermal lined roman blinds on all my windows but adding the external blinds has made a big difference, especially in summer as you can let in the breeze without the blazing sun!

]]> By: 10 Tips for Reducing Your Power Bill | Blog Nosh Magazine http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-8860 10 Tips for Reducing Your Power Bill | Blog Nosh Magazine Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-8860 [...] pick by Catnip at Catnip and Coffee. I thought this post from Lightening was very timely. We’re all facing higher heating costs this winter and these [...] [...] pick by Catnip at Catnip and Coffee. I thought this post from Lightening was very timely. We’re all facing higher heating costs this winter and these [...]

]]> By: Kelly http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-8271 Kelly Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:52:31 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-8271 I have three teenage daughters so you can imagine the laundry, especially the towels. I have hung hooks on the back of their bedroom doors so that they can hang up their wet towel to dry after their daily shower. This has cut down on the laundry substantially since they can get 3-4 days out of the same towel. I have three teenage daughters so you can imagine the laundry, especially the towels. I have hung hooks on the back of their bedroom doors so that they can hang up their wet towel to dry after their daily shower. This has cut down on the laundry substantially since they can get 3-4 days out of the same towel.

]]> By: Lynda http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6874 Lynda Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:01:50 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6874 Vacuum the back of the fridge, get rid of the fluff. Vacuum the back of the fridge, get rid of the fluff.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6825 Jenn Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:41:06 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6825 Loved this post, I always enjoy your frugal posts, though. And I love to hang clothes on the line. It's a great way to force myself outside and the clothes smell so good when they're done. Reminds me of my Grandmother who always line dried her clothes. Loved this post, I always enjoy your frugal posts, though. And I love to hang clothes on the line. It’s a great way to force myself outside and the clothes smell so good when they’re done. Reminds me of my Grandmother who always line dried her clothes.

]]> By: Snoskred http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6778 Snoskred Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:56:14 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6778 I have a blanket that covers my recliner, it is a big queen size blanket but I have it set up so I can have it all tucked in around me. It is toasty warm. I just wish my remote would work through it so I didn't have to take my arm out to change channels! We also use door curtains so that the warmth stays in the room instead of venturing out into places we're not. ;) Blinds and curtains on the windows can help keep the cold out/in depending on what season it is, too! I have a blanket that covers my recliner, it is a big queen size blanket but I have it set up so I can have it all tucked in around me. It is toasty warm. I just wish my remote would work through it so I didn’t have to take my arm out to change channels!

We also use door curtains so that the warmth stays in the room instead of venturing out into places we’re not. ;) Blinds and curtains on the windows can help keep the cold out/in depending on what season it is, too!

]]> By: river http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6776 river Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:35:03 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6776 I was going to suggest what Hilde said, but she's already said it......... Along with wearing clothes more than once I'd suggest not using the washing machine until you have a full load. I actually know one girl who used her machine on a daily basis for the clothes she wore that day. She knows better now that she's paying her own bills, but it was a hard habit for her to break. I'd also suggest if anyone is in a position to build their house, don't go for one of those popular McMansions with no weather protection. Build something that has eaves and verandahs, smaller windows so heat doesn't come in too much in summer and cold doesn't come in too much in winter. I'm not suggesting the tiny windows of earlier centuries, but is there really a need for "window walls"? I was going to suggest what Hilde said, but she’s already said it………
Along with wearing clothes more than once I’d suggest not using the washing machine until you have a full load. I actually know one girl who used her machine on a daily basis for the clothes she wore that day. She knows better now that she’s paying her own bills, but it was a hard habit for her to break.
I’d also suggest if anyone is in a position to build their house, don’t go for one of those popular McMansions with no weather protection. Build something that has eaves and verandahs, smaller windows so heat doesn’t come in too much in summer and cold doesn’t come in too much in winter. I’m not suggesting the tiny windows of earlier centuries, but is there really a need for “window walls”?

]]> By: Hilde http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6775 Hilde Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:10:17 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6775 One more thing: Think about your laundry! Except of the undies of course, some of your clothes can actually be worn twice. And if you air your bedding daily, you don´t have to change the linens so often. Just imagine having to do your laundry by hand ... This will not only save electricity, but water and detergent, too. One more thing: Think about your laundry! Except of the undies of course, some of your clothes can actually be worn twice. And if you air your bedding daily, you don´t have to change the linens so often. Just imagine having to do your laundry by hand … This will not only save electricity, but water and detergent, too.

]]> By: Marita http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6774 Marita Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:10:14 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6774 Our oven and stove are gas - everything else including heat in the house is electric. Gas is much cheaper for us, so I tend to do the reverse of what you do and use my oven frequently in winter. I will cook most evening meals in the oven or do my baking in the evening. This effectively heats the kitchen and living room without me having to use our more expensive electric heater. Our oven and stove are gas - everything else including heat in the house is electric. Gas is much cheaper for us, so I tend to do the reverse of what you do and use my oven frequently in winter.

I will cook most evening meals in the oven or do my baking in the evening. This effectively heats the kitchen and living room without me having to use our more expensive electric heater.

]]> By: Hilde http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/comment-page-1/#comment-6773 Hilde Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:06:16 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/07/04/10-tips-for-reducing-the-power-bill/#comment-6773 Use the heat of your oven economically! If you want to bake a cake, put pizza or meatloaf on your menu for this day. Just imagine you had to heat your oven with wood (I had an old aunt who used to do this!), and you will think twice about heating it up to 200 ° C just for melting some cheese. Use the heat of your oven economically! If you want to bake a cake, put pizza or meatloaf on your menu for this day. Just imagine you had to heat your oven with wood (I had an old aunt who used to do this!), and you will think twice about heating it up to 200 ° C just for melting some cheese.

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