Saving on Heating: Winter Survival Guide

Consider an average gas bill of $150 per month during the 4 months of winter ($600 total). If you apply the rule of lowering the thermostat from 73°F to 68°F (21% saving), put weatherstripping on windows (5% saving), and bleed the radiators (4% saving), you can reduce your consumption by 30%. This means your bill would go from $150 to $105. You are saving $45 a month, which adds up to $180 at the end of the season. You could use that money to pay for home insurance or a Christmas dinner.