On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 06:49:41 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Got the gas bill for December for the house...

More than twice as much as the corresponding month of 2003.

Incredible.

I'm guessing your house was poorly constructed.

Given the age, and the fact that the builders used the cheapest
materials, you might want to look into new windows, and proper
insulation. You would be surprised how much heating savings just those
two upgrades could yield.

I would also recommend a programmable thermo-stat, but since you cant
even afford a second $5.00 gas can...I'm guessing non of these option
will ever be in your budget.
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"It's just about going fast...that's all..."

http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/

Netsock wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 06:49:41 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Got the gas bill for December for the house...

More than twice as much as the corresponding month of 2003.

Incredible.

I'm guessing your house was poorly constructed.

Given the age, and the fact that the builders used the cheapest
materials, you might want to look into new windows, and proper
insulation. You would be surprised how much heating savings just those
two upgrades could yield.

I would also recommend a programmable thermo-stat, but since you cant
even afford a second $5.00 gas can...I'm guessing non of these option
will ever be in your budget.
__

"It's just about going fast...that's all..."

http://home.columbus.rr.com/ckg/

I replaced my HVAC last spring, and I got a new auto thermostat it turns
on heat or ac auto, and you can set up to 5 different temps for during
the day. I turn it up for the AM when everyone is taking a shower, and
then turn it down to 65 during the day, and 68 during the evening then
62 during the night, when we are under the covers. My gas bill has not
increased at all, over last year.

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Reggie
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