How To Save Money On Utilities
When I visited my family in Boston last week, Sunday surprised us with nearly of snow. It completely ruined our plans for the day. However, I couldn't help but think about much money I spent on heat when I lived there. It wouldn't be uncommon to have a $250 heating bill for 900 sq. ft. townhouse. I recall my mom saying that her 2200 sq. ft. place was around $700 or $900 last year during the coldest months. I know that's a big difference, but at those numbers I became a little numb and my ear stopped working. I know the cost of oil is down, but with February lurking just a few days away, heating bills are on a lot of people's mind. How can you save money on Utilities? Let's look at it two ways (note this isn't going be a comprehensive list of tips - it would simply be too long): Short-Term Ways to Save on Utilities Get a Programmable Thermostat - This is one of the no-brainers that everyone will tell you. It's such an easy way to wake up or come home to a nic...