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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Curmudgeoness

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5. Good tips.

Reply to thecentristword (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2013, 09:17 PM

Oct 2013

I don't have much to add, but if you need to insulate pipes, make sure you do that. To save money, use newspaper to wrap and hold it in place with duct tape.

Also, if you have a chimney or any vents for woodstoves, etc., make sure they are cleaned.

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Green Tips for Preparing your Home for Autumn [View all] thecentristword Oct 2013 OP

Good tips ahtohg Oct 2013 #1

This thermal leak detector might be useful for some people Kaleva Oct 2013 #2

good idea thecentristword Oct 2013 #3

It's something I'd like to get when I have the money to spare. Kaleva Oct 2013 #4

Good tips. Curmudgeoness Oct 2013 #5