Reply #7: Keep your windows covered. [View All]

[MissB]

Use some of that plastic stuff on the windows- they sell those kits pretty cheaply at most hardware stores.

We keep our heat at 65 and throw on sweatshirts or sweaters. Plus, we can build a fire in the living room to offset some of the cool, and our firewood is free.

Most of the methods we use involve long term investments in our house- slowly replacing single paned windows with double paned ones and tearing out old lathe/plaster walls to insulate and sheetrock. We do it as we can afford it, so it ends up being about one room a year. However, even a little bit helps. Sealing around the windows makes a huge difference when installing windows. The old windows had absolutely no barriers under the trim pieces.

Your local energy company might do free energy audits and give free recommendations.

Sorry about the huge bill. Interesting about the migraines.