Cut the Cost of Making Your Home Energy Efficient

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I do believe that solar and wind energy will play a larger part of our future. But it's hard to get into alternative energy when you have an extremely limited income. I'm in severe austerity mode right now—I can't afford solar panels, but I have implemented a few things that are saving me some $$$ right now:

• I bought a few solar-powered lights. D.light makes them and sells them for $12 and $15 on amazon.com. The $12 light, the S-1, is a bright, focused task light; the $15 light, the S-10, is a lantern that glows and gives off nice ambient lighting. I placed screw-in j-hooks throughout the house and I hang the lanterns on them when it gets dark (I have low, 8-foot, drywall/popcorn ceilings). The lanterns glow until bedtime, and unless I'm doing detailed work that evening, they serve their purpose well. (I have a couple of solar desk lamps, too.) I use the task lights for preparing meals, doing the dishes, etc. They're made to hang anywhere at any angle, so they come in handy for just about anything. In the morning, I take the task lights in the bathroom with me because the ceiling lantern is very dim by then.

• I can't afford to have the heat on all day, so I use small electric heaters, one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. I see no reason to heat the whole house when it's just me. I have a bunch of covers and blanket on the bed; I spread my goose down winter coat right on top.

• My cousin gave me a kerosene heater and I use it sometimes. I don't always have the money to buy the fuel, but when I do I can usually get a couple of nights' worth out of a gallon of kerosene. I'm not yet convinced that I'm saving money by using it in place of the electric heater, though. The jury is still out on that one.

I do believe that solar and wind energy will play a larger part of our future. But it's hard to get into alternative energy when you have an extremely limited income. I'm in severe austerity mode right now—I can't afford solar panels, but I have implemented a few things that are saving me some $$$ right now:

• I bought a few solar-powered lights. D.light makes them and sells them for $12 and $15 on amazon.com. The $12 light, the S-1, is a bright, focused task light; the $15 light, the S-10, is a lantern that glows and gives off nice ambient lighting. I placed screw-in j-hooks throughout the house and I hang the lanterns on them when it gets dark (I have low, 8-foot, drywall/popcorn ceilings). The lanterns glow until bedtime, and unless I'm doing detailed work that evening, they serve their purpose well. (I have a couple of solar desk lamps, too.) I use the task lights for preparing meals, doing the dishes, etc. They're made to hang anywhere at any angle, so they come in handy for just about anything. In the morning, I take the task lights in the bathroom with me because the ceiling lantern is very dim by then.

• I can't afford to have the heat on all day, so I use small electric heaters, one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen. I see no reason to heat the whole house when it's just me. I have a bunch of covers and blanket on the bed; I spread my goose down winter coat right on top.

• My cousin gave me a kerosene heater and I use it sometimes. I don't always have the money to buy the fuel, but when I do I can usually get a couple of nights' worth out of a gallon of kerosene. I'm not yet convinced that I'm saving money by using it in place of the electric heater, though. The jury is out on that one.

As usual the newest type of inovation is supposedly good for the environment, good on the wallet in the long run, but not at all good on your health. These emit toxins that effect all, especially those with poor immune systems.

I bought the LED light bulbs which are expensive - the amount of light they produce sucks! I have been using the florencent type for 10 years but it takes them a little time to get up to full brightness - not a big deal.

I purchased a real wood buring stove and cut my own wood, I have also cut my heating bill by 75%. My stove cost $700.00 it paid for itself the first winter three years ago.

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Im sorry I really dont care for Walmart, very much I get so many better deals at Target, than Walmart, I use coupons just about everyplace I shop & Target has there coupons plus you can stack those with Mauf. coupons & get great savings plus Target, in every ad offers gift cards & free products & if you really ask yourself...when is the last time that Walmart gave away something for FREE?

To djjenkins: Even though I have discovered technology more valuable than fusion, I still haven't sold it yet.
In the mean time, here are some tips so you don't have to worry. To start with dress for success. It tends to be colder at night so your night clothing should be warmer. Anything fur lined is like gold. Good comfortable fur lined clothing can work so well that it makes you sweat. So, you can set your thermostat way down and save plenty. Good quilts are a nice thing to have, as well as electric blankets which only use about 100 watts. The coldest time of the year in the continental US is January and February, so this is when your greatest savings can be. These are great months to do all of your baking recipes like pizza, pound cakes, pies, pork roasts, lamb roasts, etcetera because the waste heat from your oven will heat your house for free.