Winters right around the corner

Cold weather is approaching and that means high utility bills.Heres some things you can do to help with the cost,since they are saying some will see an 50% increase this year.I know my electric bill is the biggest bill Im paying right now,I never have enough to pay it in full,and with the cold weather coming,I will be getting out those warm blankets to snuggle in,so that I can keep the cost down.Heres the list,can you think of any to add? :idea:

Turn down the thermostat. A general rule of thumb is that you can save about 3% on your heating bill for every degree that you set back your thermostat. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, turning down the thermostat 10 degrees when you leave for work, and again when you go to bed--a total of 16 hours a day--can lower your heating bill by about 14%. Install an automatic setback thermostat so you don't have to remember to do it.

Limit fires in the fireplace, and close the damper. Heat rises, so an open damper is like a hole in the roof.

Close off seldom-used rooms. Shut the vents inside.

Lower the temperature on your water heater to 115 to 120 degrees. You'll reduce power use, and you probably won't notice the difference.

Clear rugs and furniture from heating vents. Let air circulate efficiently.

Shut curtains at night. This helps slow the escape of the heat. Then open them during the day--particularly on south-facing windows--to allow solar radiation to warm your house.

Caulk those gaps. You could save up to 10% on your heating bill by filling the small gaps around windows, doors, and other areas. To find the leaks, on a windy day hold a lit incense stick around chimney flashing, recessed lighting, sill plates, window and door frames, ducts, flues, and electrical outlets

Minimize use of ventilation fans in the kitchen and bathrooms. Fans pull hot air out of a room quickly.

When you shower, leave the bathroom door open to spread heated steam throughout the house.