9/28/10

Another easy way to get your home ready for chillier days and nights is to remove any air conditioning units from their windows. By removing them from their windows and sealing those windows shut, you'll help reduce drafts and keep the cold air out and the warm air in.

9/27/10

Now that there's a chill in the air, it's time for your ceiling fan to help you stay warm, rather than keep you cool. Change your ceiling fan rotation from counterclockwise to clockwise to help pull the warm air down instead of the other way around. Re-circulating warm air by using ceiling fans can even help improve your home's heating efficiency.

9/26/10

Many of us want to get back to nature and spend a weekend camping in the Great Outdoors. But instead of running to the outdoor equipment store to ring up your credit card for all new camping gear, ask if they'll rent you all the expensive necessities you'll need. This way, you'll get the best equipment, pay a fraction of the cost to obtain it, and -- in case camping isn't for you -- not be committed to the purchase.