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Hello, everyone! It's cold outside, isn't it? How cold is it where you are? Have you been on this odd Polar Vortex roller coaster? I live in NJ, just outside of Philadelphia, PA and the weather here has been so strange. Right before the last Polar Vortex we ended up going from 60 degrees down to 8 degrees in under 24 hours.

That had me thinking about those who struggle with their utility bills. It's not easy, but there are some things you can do to save money on your heating costs this winter. I wrote about it on the Home Finance page:

How to Save Money on Heating

What do you think? Do you have any special tips and tricks for saving money on heating during the winter? Do you keep your home cooler and bundle up or do you find was to better afford the gas or electricity you need to better heat your home?

Deborah-

Welcome, welcome to BellaOnline. I am so glad to have you here. This was a great article.

I try to keep the thermostat down as much as I can and wear extra clothes. Fortunately we have separate thermostats for each room (electric heat) so we can keep some rooms cooler than others. We turn back the temperature in the main living areas when we go to bed.

We put draft stoppers at the door bottoms and have small ones at each of the windows to block any cold air.

It is very chiller here now. We live in Maryland so we aren't too far from you. Looks like we both are going to have a fun time with more Polar Vortex cold in our area.

Stay warm!

I look forward to more discussions with you in the forums.

Thanks, Sandra!

Draft stoppers are a great idea. I am thinking of attempting to insulate my back apartment windows. The only thing holding me back is that I don't really want to block the little sunlight I get. I'll have to find a happy middle ground!

I buy those plastic window cover kits every year. I rent, and my current home as well as the previous one do not have the best triple - pane - insulated windows. For just a few dollars and maybe 10 minutes with my hair dryer, and can seal those windows up! Every year I notice how much warmer and cozier it is as soon as I seal off my windows. These kits are great investments for very cold weather.

I also like to drink warm drinks instead of cold ones. it may seem silly,but walking around with a warm cup of herbal tea heats up your hands and warms your body, while a cool glass of water or soda cools you off. When you live in a cold climate, that warm cup creates a feeling of luxury.

You are so right about a warm beverage, Lisa!