Do you need a little help on the road to Tightwad? Stop by every Tuesday for a quick tip to help you on your way.
My husband mentioned that we may have some days that reach 80 degrees this week, which reminded me of one of my favorite tips. We do not turn on our air conditioning until the daytime high reaches 80. Then we set the thermostat to 80 and leave it there for the summer.
How do we stand to keep our house at 80? We have ceiling fans in almost every room. Just remember, ceiling fans cool people, not air, so be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room. For a great explanation of how this works, visit my favorite site for saving money on energy Michael Bluejay.
I won’t lie, it gets a little warm sometimes, but definitely not unbearable—and we never have to cringe when we open the electric bill!
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