Winter is a coming...

As winter closes in rapidly and the thermometer already beginning to fall, we all have one thing on our minds.....well at least I do, and it can be summed up in two words; energy efficient. With energy costs as high as they are, we should all be thinking about what we can do to help keep heating costs down this winter. There are a handful of simple things you can do to help cut costs this winter that don't include wearing your down jacket inside.



- Buy a programmable thermostat: Cheap, easy, and they come in all shapes and sizes, with a number of different settings. These handy little gadgets can warm up the house right before you wake up or get home from work, without heating the house all day or night. They are very affordable and can be picked up at just about any hardware store for as little as $30. Energystar.gov says the average house hold can save at least $180 a year. Lots of people already use a programmable thermostat, and if you are one of them, give it a quick check...are your temps set right...does your heat come on too early or stay on too late...did it adjust for daylight savings?



Not only are you saving money but you are doing your part to use less. Remember being conscious of what we use doesn't mean we have to live without.



More winterizing tips to come...keep it simple, make a difference.



Nick



Realtor

Ecobroker

Email: nickmunson@century21.com

http://www.montanagreenrealestate.com/