How to keep cool and save energy this summer
Something we use to save a bunch of global warming gases and $$$
Tip: After insulating our house we now...
Manipulate the windows and oversize thick curtains and blinds to take advantage of temperature changes during the day.
In warm weather, we watch the thermometer, and when it cools, we open most of our windows to let in the cool air. Then in the morning we close all the windows, blinds and curtains until it re-cools in the evening - thus trapping in the cool air. Then we repeat the process.
In cold weather, we reverse things - we open all the south, west and east facing blinds and curtains during the day, and close them at night.
We use overhead and window fans to increase the effect.
It is nothing for us to raise or lower the temperature in our house by 4 to 5 degrees. We have used the air conditioning one day this year, and we live in Virginia when we are not in Maine.
By the way, we usually take the train to Boston, and the bus to Bangor when we visit Maine. We us an econo rental car to get around.
Greg and Catharine Moser
Richmond, VA
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