How do you burn your money?

How do you manage your energy costs with increasing prices?

I attended a local energy seminar last night with representatives from energy providors, appliance providers, building supply businesses, and vehicle maintenance experts.

Several common sense recommendations included

• Lower the thermostat
• Wear an extra layer of clothing
• Check for air leaks around windows and doors, then use various products available to stop the leaks. Estimaes of costs under $20 could be regained in energy savings the first month.
• Allow crawl spaces and attics to have some ventilation because condensation from extra moisture in a closed up house becomes a cold pack for your house.
• Have adequate insulation.
• Change or clean air filters for the furnace system.

On your car, it helps mileage to have tires inflated properly, drive a slower, steady speed, combine errands to avoid multiple trips and keep good maintenance for your engine.

These are mostly FREE common sense things to do that can save you money even as the unit price for energy goes up.

Doesn't the warm yellow print for this post make you feel warmer already? And what did it cost you?\

What is your favorite energy saving "little thing"?