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safeinOhio

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4. Two owners before me was a
Fri Aug 2, 2013, 07:05 PM
Aug 2013

contractor that remodeled the house with lots of insulation and new windows. Then I used a IR camera to find all of the air leeks and plugged them up pretty well. I also put in a new furnace. I keep it around 67 degrees in the winter. Wear a sweater and warm socks all the time. The only time I'm uncomfortable is when I take my morning shower, so I have a small heater in the bath I use for about a half hour. When it was remodeled all the windows on the east and south side were covered, I think that helped on the heat, but it'd be nice to look out on those sides.

The gas company for my small town is a local company about 2 blocks from my house. When ever you walk in a couple of old dogs come to greet you. For the last couple of years I've gone in and pre-paid my bill for the whole year using the budget plan figures. So, this year I'll give em about $450 next month and I'll be set for the year.

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Frugal smile here. [View all] safeinOhio Aug 2013 OP
wow! shireen Aug 2013 #1
They average your bill for the last year and then safeinOhio Aug 2013 #5
Double Wow!! Kaleva Aug 2013 #2
Mind if I ask Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #3
Two owners before me was a safeinOhio Aug 2013 #4
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