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Choosing an Energy Efficient Propane Furnace

Propane furnaces can be a great choice for an energy efficient home. The new propane furnaces are about 92 -94 percent efficient. These reasonably priced furnaces cost quite a bit less to run than electric or wood. They cost about 50 percent less per BTU to run.

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How to save money and keep your house warm in the winter time

With the economy the way that it is, we all have to think about saving some money somewhere. You can guarantee that the price of gas and oil is going to sky rocket up. So I have some tips to help you through...

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Five Easy Ways to Save On Your Heating Bills This Winter

Winter is right around the corner, and with it are those dreaded, skyrocketing heating bills. Those of us who live in older homes, especially, seem to get hit hard once the cold weather hits. The good news is...

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Wood Fireplace Insert

When many people think about heating with a wood fireplace insert they worry that it will require a lot of wood and create a lot of smoke. They don't realize that the new wood fireplace inserts are not like...

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Low Cost Ways to Stay Warm in Winter

Like so many old fashioned skills, people have forgotten how to keep warm in the winter time. There are many strategies for beating the chill of winter. And most of them cost very little.

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Landlords Save Money With Thermostats

THERMOSTATS The cost for heat on some buildings has exceeded the holding costs. With oil at 4.00 plus per gallon how can we survive? If you are heating units you have to limit the amount of heat you...

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Heating with a Pellet Burning Stove

A warm, cozy home, with less expense and less pollution is possibl with corn or wood pellet stoves. They are efficient, and frugal, ways to heat your home in winter

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Save Money on Heating Bills By Using Sweaters, Shawls, and Blankets

During winter you’ve got a choice to make: you can can either bundle up or get ready to pay high heating bills. Using sweaters, shawls, and blankets to stay warm can save hundreds of dollars a year. In this...

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Saving On Heating Costs

The winter season doesn't have to mean the dreaded high costs of heating your home anymore. The average household can spend quite a bit of money on heating their home and that can leave them feeling like...

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Save Money with a Timer on your Water Heater

If you're like most of us (in these lean economic times), you're looking at all your options to save a few dollars on recurring bills, like heating and electric. One of the easiest ways to save, if you have...

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