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Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill This Winter

1. Lower the thermostat two degrees from where you usually set it.

2. Turn the thermostat down to 60 -65 degrees when you are sleeping. The Department of Energy estimates that you can save 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills just by turning the thermostat down 10 to 15 percent for eight hours at nighttime.

3. Minimize the use of bathroom and kitchen fans. Did you know that in a little over an hour, a bathroom fan can suck the heated air out of the average sized house?

4. Shut the fireplace damper when the fireplace is not in use. Close to eight percent of the heat air in your home can escape when the damper is open.

5. Close the heating vents in rooms you don’t use regularly.

6. Put up drapes to add an extra layer of insulation. Keep them closed at night to retain heat and open on sunny days to let the heat in.

7. Lower the temperature on your water heater to 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

8. Use less heated water by taking shorter showers and washing clothes in cold water.

9. Seal air leaks around windows and doors using caulk or weather stripping.

10. Install storm windows. If that is too costly, invest in a plastic window insulating kit sold in hardware stores.

11. Keep your heating system in good repair and clean or replace the filter regularly.

12. Insulate hot water pipes and ducts that run through unheated areas.

13. Add insulation to the attic, basement, floors and exterior walls.

14. Invest in a tankless hot water heater.

15. Upgrade your home with ENERGY STAR products.

16. Contact your utility company to schedule a home energy audit.

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	O.B.'s The Duncan family takes a lot of pride in giving their customers the best hickory smoked bar-b-que possible. You have to drive a little ways, but it's worth it.	109
	Applebee's Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is a friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food, and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages.	82
	Firehouse Subs The creation of Firehouse Subs was based on our enthusiasm for food, love for cooking, and passion for serving customers.	129
	Papa John's Papa John's boasts nearly 3000 restaurants in 49 states. More importantly, Papa John's remains committed to its heritage of making a superior-quality, traditional pizza.	80
	Ruby Tuesday Ruby Tuesday is a restaurant that just keeps getting fresher. Click on the link to discover more about who we are, what we believe and what we're doing every day to offer you Simple Fresh American Dining.	89
	Ryan's The minute you walk into one of our restaurants you'll know you are home! For over 25 years we've been committed to serving our customers hot, fresh and delicious food in a friendly, family-style atmosphere.	94