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ollieoxblood t1_j1ev4xt wrote

Spend $50ish bucks to get weatherproofing for your windows (I just use the plastic that you tape up and shrink with a hair dryer) and doors. Feel around your electric outlets to see if a lot of cool air is coming in through them. Those can also be weatherproofed. You can also put towels or blankets at the base of your doors to help keep drafts out.

It's pretty easy to do, and while it's no substitute for quality windows or doors, it has significantly reduced my heating bills over the years.

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PirinTablets13 t1_j1f2jso wrote

Or get a husky who lays against the front door and serves as a draft blocker.

That’s what I did, but the food and vet bills offset the savings on the gas bill.

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CultureBubbly6094 t1_j1fcaq7 wrote

Yeah, the financials are a wash but your method nets a husky. That makes your method the only way to go.

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ollieoxblood t1_j1f64gb wrote

Plus you can knit yourself a sweater from the pounds of shed fur!

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cdelaney1982 t1_j1gwatd wrote

Did this with a GSD. Can confirm to be effective. Can also be used as a mobile foot warmer. 10/10 would recommend 😚🤌

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Accomplished-Pen4934 t1_j1f1zbu wrote

The plastic window film really does make a big difference. Especially if you have older windows

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