Reply #5: I watch the electric and water bill..... [View All]

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I keep A/C at 78 degrees and in the winter I set it at 65 degrees. I wear thick socks and a warm sweater. I use a small electric blanket (twin size is all that is needed for a double bed) in the winter so at night I set the temperature at 62 degrees. And in the summer...I wear tank tops and shorts. I also place small fans on the floor...that's where all the cool air is. I have one fan on me while I'm at my desk, another where I sit on the sofa, another in the bathroom (helps hinder mold and mildew) and one on me at night while I sleep. (I hate summer). I hate giving Big Utility one extra dime! I turn out lights when I'm not in that room.

I turn off the shower while I'm lathering.

I roll up old towels and place them on the window sill in the winter...I live in an apartment and Goddess knows, the landlords could give a sh*t if my utility bills are high.

And when I use the oven, I make sure to cook at least 2 things, such as teriyaki chicken breasts AND a beef roast. Then I cut up into individual servings and freeze. Most of the time I cook 3 things....a pork roast with kraut. And the Crock Pot is great. Makes several servings of stews that I can freeze and uses little electricity.

Hope this gives people some ideas....I grew up with my grandparents on their farm and they lived through the The First Great Depression...they taught me well!