Example Lianes du nord, Pipsqueak BarnetMerino or alpaca wool.Things that are exxxttraa soft.Where can I purchase these for cheap? EBay, Amazon, etcCheaper than going to Jo-Ann's or Michel's.(Or if you know of what types of yarn are best for high quality blankets, scarfs, glovesEtc)thanks!: )
You can calk around the doors and windowsweather stripingif you want to see if you have a draft problem take a plastic bag wal- mart or any small light bag will work, and tape it to a clothes hanger leaving enough hanging to move take it do the doors and windows of the house and hold it in front of them if their is wind blowing the bag will move which means heat is escaping and cool air is comming in also if summer time your cooling system will be working harder little things like that will make a difference also the water heater electric water heaters , you can turn them down a few degrees and use less cold water so you wont notice the few degrees in the water tempurature Also check the elements in the heater if they are old they need to be changes any hard ware store has them just find the model you need they arent that expensiveGood luck
Turn off TV's, lights, when not in useKids are famous for leaving these on all the timeTurn the furnace completely off except for the times you need itIf you have a freezer,(separate, not the one on the fridge) try to make sure it's full so it won't have to come on so muchAlso, the fridge is a big user - make sure the kids don't leave it openThe water heater and an electric dryer are other large usersAs one gentleman mentioned earlier, turn the heat setting down - 120 degrees should be hot enough for most thingsAlso, try to set the dryer for only as long as it will take to dry the clothesGood luck.
Make a rule to turn off the TV when not watching, especially when you go to bedAlso, try using candles or lamps when possible, along with some of the new efficiency bulbsThey cost a little more than regular bulbs, but they are a good investment because they really work wellYou will definitely notice the difference on your next bill.
First of all, check and see if the utility bill is estimatedSometimes they take an average consumptionSecondly, since you do alot of laundry, remember that the dryer uses 220vIt draws lots of powerIn the summer, you would save money drying your clothes outsideA front loading washing machine uses way less electricity than a top load washerIt also uses less soap, and less waterIt spins at a higher rpm therefore, you have to use the dryer for a shorter timeIf your dryer has a sensor option, use itIt will automatically shut off when the clothes are dry instead of being on a timer and running unnecessarily When you are boiling water for tea, never use your stove elementAgain you are using 220vInstead use a kettle that plugs in to the wallReplace all of your light bulbs with energy efficient onesthey last forever, and use less energyReplace your Christmas lights with led lightsalong with saving money on energy, you won't have to worry about them starting a house fireIf you have gaps in between the frame of the doors or windows, stuff them with pink insulation to prevent your heat from escapingWhen my husband and I lived in an older home, we lined the outside of the windows in the winter with plasticit helped retain the heatWhen you use the oven, make sure you cook a couple of meals ahead of time for use during the weekI always plan ahead when I turn the oven on since it's an energy hogHope that helps a bit:o)
High quality and cheap do not go togetherQuality has to be paid forYou can buy discontinued colours in sales on websites or OKorder.
