Saving Energy

Some things I've done to save on my electric bill. These things cost very little and are removable. I forgot to say that the insulation makes the garage door very heavy and I don't know if a garage door opener would be able to lift it.

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[mhpgardener]

So the bubble wrap just sticks without using tape or anything? I'd like to try this on a few rental units, to see if I could help the folks lower their bills. Appearance isnt really an issue, since the majority of them never open the blinds anyways...sheeesh.

[imstillworkin]

@mhpgardener Yep, I just dipped a paper towel in water, wiped the window and stuck the bubble wrap on the glass. You can easily pull it off if you want to but it sticks to the glass perfectly.

[Hoovesandpaws61]

Did you get the foam insulation from a sewing/craft store or from a home improvement store? Will probably take this project on this weekend.

[imstillworkin]

@Hoovesandpaws61 I bought it from Home Depot. It cuts easily with a hand saw.

[katzcradul]

I love these ideas. I'm going to get PaladinPrepper right on that garage door thing. Super idea. I'll also try the bubble wrap thing as well. Thank you so much.

[imstillworkin]

@katzcradul Another thing I want to do is insulate my attic access door.

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[McHenryAnge]

Something else you can do is hunt down "leeches". Unplug or turn off all of the obvious suspects then go out and look at your power meter. If the wheel is still turning, you have something that is leeching power. Usually it's things with the black boxes that plug into the wall (converters). Even if not being used, they can still draw power. Just keep unplugging everything until the wheel on the meter stops then decide what's important.

[horticultureandhomes]

Nice tips! Love the pipe wrap tip! We use extra insulation and bubble wrap in the greenhouse and it makes a great deal of difference!

[jt3318]

Love your videos. This is a great idea! We live in the north country of NY and the winters can get pretty cold, especially at night.  I am going add the bubble to my windows! Thanks for all your wonderful tips!!

[SpikenAL]

i did my garage door last year with the aluminum faced ins. and taped it with some good clear packing tape .. started to use aluminum tape but the packing tape worked just fine. can't see the seams unless you look real close .. and yes the door is heavier about twice as heavy.. thank i'll try the bubble wrap :) i have window plugs i put in on real cold nights cut out of 1/4" & 1/2" ins. they work great covers the hole window .. i like the bubble wrap good to let the sun*light in :) Thanks

[imstillworkin]

@Gardensandcabins I checked and the rates were lower this year Jan - March but higher April - June. My biggest savings was in the cold months and this was the coldest winter I can remember. My kw usage dropped substantially in those months.  I couldn't believe how much warmer my house stayed this winter. It was worth doing just to stay warm.