Saving Money On Energy Usage Pt. 3

One of the major problems we have in using energy is that we heat and cool more space than we need.  This is very common when using central heating and air.  And I will admit it is difficult to reduce the cost of  of cooling without an unsightly window unit in your most used rooms.  However, with heating, you can reduce your costs very easily by turning down your thermostat and using an efficient space heater for the room where you spend the most time.

Even better, if  you have a room with a working fireplace you can make that your primary hang out room and heat the room by burning wood.  Wood can be relatively inexpensive if you have property with trees on it or friends who are trying to get a log cut up.  Just keep your ears open for when someone complains about a fallen tree and offer to help in exchange for some free wood.  Buying a good chain saw (on sale of course) and renting a log splitter are much less expensive than paying to heat your home for the rest of your life.