- Way to Save #111: Use Your Fireplace
Wood is still usually cheaper than gas. But be sure and close your flue tightly when you’re not using it, and make sure the fit is snug. Caulk around the hearth. If you don’t use your fireplace at all, plug and seal your chimney flue.
- Holiday Air Travel Tips
Tips for travelers during the busiest travel time of the year.
- Way to Save #110: The Furnace Pilot Light
Turn off your furnace pilot light in the summer. You can also save by turning off your stove’s pilot light and using a lighter.
- Way to Save #109: Plant A Tree
A tree planted on the south side of your house can provide shade in the summer. Don’t plant an evergreen, though: you want those leaves gone in the winter.
- Way to Save #108: Fix Leaky Faucets
Don’t be a drip. Leaky faucets are a problem, but leaking hot water is an emergency. Hot water drips can cost you $25 per month!
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