Magnificent Autumn leaves paint our countrysides and remind us of how incredibly wonderful all of God's creation is. The beauty and splendor of Fall is rapidly upon us. Hillsides all across Vermont are filled with a delightful palette of colors. Midwest farmers are working their fields - bringing in their milo and corn crops.
The crisp and cool mornings bring pleasantly warm days and cooler evenings. Most of North America is enjoying a mild and hopefully colorful October! As the Autumn leaves start to fall - filling our yards with food for next year's lawns and gardens we all know that Winter is just around the corner.
All too soon we'll be turning on the heater if you haven't already. Economists and government agencies are warning us almost daily that this winter will bring higher prices for heating our homes.
We can take some simple and inexpensive steps to help minimize the pain of higher heating costs. Add insulation in your attic if you have one. Seal all those drafty doors and windows where colder air comes in. You remember those drafts from last Winter don't you? If you have storm windows - make sure they have a good tight seal. If you don't have storm windows - cover your windows with plastic. Add some nice thick drapes or window coverings.
Many families are sealing off unused parts of their homes. Some folks save money by turning down their thermostat a few more degrees and use a small, radiant or space heater to warm a single room. You can take steps now and have lower utility bills this Winter!
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