oh I believe you .. I have good windows double glazed,with e gas but still you loose heat through windows .. anything you can use to keep some inside is a plus.
We have cold coming here too .. my house had gotten up to the 70's last night too because it was relativily warm day, but its 3:30am now and its down to 67.. can't imagine what it would be w/o lined curtains
Its been getting down to low 40s in Texas. The house I live in doesn't have a heater and tends to hold in cold more than it should (we can walk outside sometimes and it'll be at least 10 degrees warmer out*) so we use electric ones when it becomes too cold to go without. But I know if I start doing dishes with hot water it helps me warm up, or if I start to play wii fit or do an exercise tape.
Check the recipe section for something to bake or cook in the oven and that will help heat the place too.
At camp (no heat except kero) when its been empty & we come in during fall/winter it is really really cold (Maine). I will stick something in the oven to help with the heat, 'cause it takes a while to notice anything
Great tips. I also substituted lamps but still haven't noticed any difference in terms of $. Just in August... We use fleece sheets which are really warm and the kids love them.
Last year I replaced all my lightbulbs with the energy efficient ones. GE brand.
I wish I could take them all back for a refund! I replaced with the max wattage for the overhead lights, lamps, etc. They are so dim! I only put up with them until I can try another brand. My mom has the sylvania brand and her's are brighter than mine, same wattage and all. They do help on the monthly power bill,even when I have ALL my lights on because of the lack of light.
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