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1. This is one example where gas-guzzlers have an impact even if it is not just about oil.

   Time to enact energy efficient measures at home.

   BTW, I will tell you a story:
   I was born on a tropical island. On tropical islands, you go around the house in a t-shirt and shorts. When I arrived to Massachusetts (a very cold winter state) I used t-shirt and shorts for the home, and kept the temperature at a “comfortable” 75F. As a result, the gas bill was very expensive.

   As soon as the energy prices started to climb I had to take some measures. Caulk on windows, got a house with temperature zones and energy efficient windows, programmable thermostat. But I think the one that had more impact was getting a warm down comforter, and using fleece pajamas on the house. It was a very simple thing to do that increased my comfort and allowed me to lower the thermostat by a few degrees. Those few degrees made the furnace work a lot less, and my energy bill got back to the original level (even after the energy prices increase).

   Money and Investing

   Comment by Jose Anes — Aug 21st 2005 @ 8:56 am

2. One of the things I am not looking forward to about home ownership…fortunately, I don’t get cold. Unfortunately, the S.O. and the cat do.

   Comment by Blaine Moore — Aug 23rd 2005 @ 3:11 pm

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