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Minor Deity
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Well, winter seems to have returned to Reno, With the temperature being in the low teens at night and maybe 20° by morning. I’ve been generally pleased with the insulation of my new home since I moved here, as a newbie to winter-ish weather.

But it is always possible to make fine-tuning type adjustments that can improve the comfort level and the cost efficiency. As a bit of a home maintenance savant, I did a check of the premises mid morning today, when I thought the heating system might be working harder than it should need to. I did an eagle-eyed check of the perimeter, and came up with an idea I thought might be useful to everyone.

So here is my tip for the day (Summarized, but I can go into more detail if you’re having trouble following it): During periods of sub freezing temperatures, do not leave the sliding glass door to your patio wide open all night. Although this tip is primarily for purposes of heating efficiency, I believe there also may be some security benefits.

I really should start a blog…
 
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Minor Deity
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A blog for my, uh, age demographic might include topics such as this, or “remember to put your pants on before you go out grocery shopping…”
 
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Minor Deity
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Originally posted by Doug:
A blog for my, uh, age demographic might include topics such as this, or “remember to put your pants on before you go out grocery shopping…”


Or I might devote a whole season to where the hell I put my reading glasses…
 
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Originally posted by Doug:
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Originally posted by Doug:
A blog for my, uh, age demographic might include topics such as this, or “remember to put your pants on before you go out grocery shopping…”


Or I might devote a whole season to where the hell I put my reading glasses…


I would definitely read that....when I find my reading glasses.
 
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Check the burners on your stove. Big Grin


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Our son noticed the heating bill was way high in the apartment and even though the forced-air furnace seemed to be running all the time, they were having trouble keeping the temperature comfortable.

I asked him if he ever checked the filter.... no air flow, all that heat just goes up the chimney!


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