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What’s cozy and warm and Environmentally friendly ways to keep warm this winter
Cooler days are on the horizon. As the mercury drops, energy consumption to heat the home tends to rise. Individuals concerned about making environmentally friendly heating choices may wonder just what can be done to stay green - and save some green in the process. The average North American homeowner spends about $800 to $1000 for the winter season heating his or her home. Those who rely on natural gas tend to spend less overall than homeowners who use propane, electric or oil to fuel their furnaces. Reducing reliance on heating fuel benefits the planet and most people’s wallets. While it may not be possible to turn off the heat altogether this season, there are ways to reduce dependency by making a few changes.
Answer:
Get active.
Exercising produces internal body heat and can help people resist the temptation to turn up the thermostat. What’s more, active people are less likely to loaf around the house, where inactivity can lead to feelings of chilliness.
Lighting a fire and cuddling up with a blanket on a chilly night.
Block drafts.
Now is the time to seal any drafts around windows and doors. Caulking is a permanent fix, or weather-proof tape and plastic can be used. For those who want a little extra protection, draft “snakes” or other stuffed products can be placed on the bottom of doors to keep warm air in a room.
Bundle up.
People can don warmer clothes to wear around the house if it means being able to turn the thermostat down. Instead of trodding around the house wearing shorts
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and going barefoot, wear slippers and sweat pants. Layering clothes enables individuals to customize clothing for feelings of comfort.
Program your thermostat.
A programmable thermostat enables homeowners to set the temperature accord-
ing to room activity. For example, the heat can be turned down when residents are out at work or sleeping.
Open the blinds, curtains.
Let the sun shine in when the sun is strong. The rays will help to heat the home naturally.
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Be sure to also cut back shrubs and trees that block sunlight from entering the house.
Create a cozy atmosphere.
Light candles, the fireplace or a woodburning stove and cuddle around wearing a blanket.
Enjoy hearty foods.
Whip up plenty of stick-to-your-ribs meals, such as stews and soups. Not only will cooking warm up the house with ambient heat from the stove (Warning: Do not use the oven to heat a home), rich foods will take longer to digest, causing the body to produce more heat during digestion.
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Why do windows When cooler weather arrives, homeowners often face a troublesome condition. Condensation forms on windows and can be a nuisance or even cause damage to the surrounding trim. There are
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Warm, moist interior air meeting up with cold air from outside can cause window sweating. windows. The opposite can occur in the warmer months, when outdoor air condenses on windows because of an air-conditioned interior. There are many activities that put moisture in the air, including breathing, showering and cooking. Removing excess moisture from the home can help reduce condensation and window sweating. * Be sure that windowless bathrooms have an exhaust vent that will vent air outdoors. Bathroom doors also should have enough of a gap on the bottom of the door to let air inside the bathroom. * Gas appliances, such as fireplaces, should be
properly vented. * O pt for c o ok i ng methods that do not produce steam. * Lower the thermostat so that the home is cooler, ideally between 62 to 68 degrees F. * Check if the clothes dryer is properly vented outdoors. * Consider running a dehumidifier if moisture is a problem not easily
remedied. * Think about replacement windows. Insulated windows that feature double or triple panes will be more insulated, preventing the warm air in the home from meeting the cold air of outdoors. Also avoid metal window frames, as such frames tend to conduct the cold and can further exacerbate sweating issues.
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Halloween hints for the home How to make your kids’ Jack-o-Lantern last longer Jack-o-lanterns are a staple of Halloween decorations. Making one last throughout the season is a trick of the trade even some veteran carvers struggle with. People young and old head to pumpkin patches to pick out the ideal pumpkins. Some prefer perfectly round ones, while others like tall, oblong ones. Whatever the decision, the majority of these pumpkins will be brought home and turned into jack-o-lanterns, or pumpkins carved with a design. The key to having a jack-o-lantern ready and prime for Halloween haunting is carving it at the right time. Carved pumpkins will not last forever, so timing it right is key. In general, carved pumpkins will last for about a week if kept in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. A pumpkin left in midday sun and heat will likely rot or mold much more quickly. For those planning on carving pumpkins for Halloween, it’s best to do so a day or two before the big day. This way the design will be crisp and fresh. There also are ways to increase the jack-o-lantern’s longevity. Some of the best methods involve inhibiting mold growth and dehydration of the pumpkin. One trick
is to submerge the cut pumpkin in a bucket of water for a few minutes after carving to moisten the flesh. Others say that spreading petroleum jelly on the inside of the car ved pumpkin will help. Comm e rc i a l c h e m i cal products that reduce the decay of the pumpkin may be effective as well. One can also try using a bleachand-water solution to keep mold from growing. Those who will simply allow nature to take its course should keep the pumpkin as cool as possible and remove as much of the flesh from the inside when carving. However, because no method is foolproof, the jack-o-lantern will most likely not make it more than a week, unless the goal is to discover new strains of mold growth. For those who want a permanently ghoulish jacko-lantern, it’s best to purchase a plastic or ceramic variety instead.
Deck the halls for Halloween, too!
A big part of the fun of Halloween is decorating for this festive season of ghouls and goblins. Whether hosting a haunted house party at your home or if you’re just hoping to dress up your home in the spirit of the season, the following directions can help give your home a more spooky feel this Halloween. Swinging Foam Bat Materials needed: Black craft foam sheet Blue ink pen Scissors Mini sunglasses with pin attachment, optional Wiggle eyes Tacky glue Hole punch Narrow ribbon Suction cup with either a hole or a hook attachment Directions: 1. Draw your bat on the craft foam sheet and cut out. 2. Either pin on the mini sunglasses or glue on the wiggle eyes. Let dry. 3. Punch a hole in the bat’s head near the top. 4. Run a small length of ribbon and through the hole. 5. If your suction cup has a hole in it, run the ribbon through the suction cup, then knot. If your suction cup has a hook attached, then just knot the ribbon and hang the bat.
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