Seven tips to keep cozy and warm while keeping energy use low

People will always have the impulse to be comfortable and will spend to do so, rather than save and compromise. City living in the U.S. would require the use of both heaters and air conditioners to make life more comfortable. With just a couple of clicks, you can easily control the temperature and be cozy in your home without the weather bothering you. However, most people miss that excessive use of energy will result to drained energy resources.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has shown that the energy consumption of petroleum and natural gas together with other energy sources already reached about 97.789 last year which is equivalent to 15,710.3 billion dollars. Imagine how much the country spends on energy. Individual action should take place so that this excessive energy consumption be controlled.

How can one reduce appliances energy cost? Here are seven tips to help you lead a comfortable life despite practicing frugal living.

Make use of energy-saving appliances or DIY projects. Energy-saving appliances are not necessarily inconvenient. There are many advanced inventions that have been a big help for energy consumption without compromising comfort and security of the place. At the same time, these appliances and DIY projects in your home will save you a lot of money.

Tip #1: Stay Warm On Winter With The DIY Solar Heater!

It’s time to say goodbye to expensive heaters that will cost you a lot of money for there is an efficient and greener way to solve your problem. Gather all of the pop cans that you have thrown; you might think it is useless but it will really serve a great purpose by being one of the components of this amazing solar panel air heater.

All you need to have are plywood, plexiglass, and rock wool for insulation. With the proper measurements and the right amount of components, you will be able to make your own solar panel. The square structure it possesses will make a great flow of air resulting to proper insulation.

Imagine that you will not only help clean up the environment but you will also save money while having the luxury of an ordinary heater at home.

Tip #2: Make Use of Your Tea Tights and Flower Pots On Winter

If you think that your flowerpots can only be used in gardens or in the outdoor setting, you are definitely wrong. These flowerpots just have the right kind of structure that would be perfect for a homemade heater. The more unused flowerpots you have at home, the better. It is time for you to be accustomed with using these clay pots as heaters and not as plant boxes that are made for aesthetic purposes.

With a couple of tea lights and elevation such as a tray, these would already complete your homemade heater project. All you have to do is to gather two sizes of flower pots. One should be half size smaller than the other. Then you should have a tray that would perfectly fit your flowerpots. It should also be strong enough to hold two pots in place. After assembling them like the picture shown above, just light the prearranged tea lights. You can either add more tea lights or reduce to control the temperature. This will be a very efficient way to reduce monthly energy bills.

Tip #3: Stop Wasting Energy with the Amazing DIY Draft Stopper

Winter could be just the time where you will have to spend a lot of money. Money literally goes in and out of your door every time someone opens it. Your heating bills will surely hike up when you don’t have this creative draft doorstopper. Even without opening the door, draft seeps in and out of it resulting to a huge bill that might just swipe your money away, not mention the excessive amount of energy it wastes.

To aim for a lower energy use, make your own doorstopper at home that will not only act as an energy-saving component of the house but as a decorative item as well. Instead of buying one in stores, use your creativity to make these amazing stoppers with a couple of old socks, beads, needle, and thread. Your draft would definitely look amazing when you would weave together different colors. You will also get rid of your old or torn socks as you make another use out of it.

Tip #4: Pop! Goes The Bubble Wrapping Windows

Bubble wraps are not only used as stress relievers. Surprisingly, your childhood hobby of popping bubble wraps will be brought into a more useful purpose because they can also be used for insulation. They are best used in windows and they will definitely do a great job during winter. Keep your house cozier while not spending a lot of money by just using these bubble wraps as your insulator. It may not be that fancy but it surely functions well enough.

Tip #5: Use Electricity Switches On Plugs

You will save a lot of money and energy just by buying electricity switches on your plugs. This is also a safety device that you can use especially when you have a lot of kids around the house. With the switch, you can take control of almost anything that would definitely make great savings on your part.

Tip #6: Take Advantage of the Sun and Air Dry Your Clothes

Summer is a happy season where you can make use of the sun’s energy on your behalf. Solar power is greater among others that is why when the sun is up, save more energy inside your home not only by having solar panels but also by having hangers outdoors to dry clothes. The dryer eats up a huge amount of energy so using this only during rainy season would be efficient.

Tip #7: A Clean Air Conditioner Is an Energy Saver

Clean your air conditioner, or better yet, cover it with a screen to ensure that it is well kept. A clean air conditioner can give its hundred percent on the field saving at least 30 percent of the energy. Since the air conditioner can work well during the summer season when it is fully functional and most of all free from dirt, it may also save you a lot of money.