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We hope there isn't too much bitter cold weather ahead of us, but just in case, read up on these safety tips to stay safe when the temperature drops below freezing.  Image via www.redcross.org 1. Keep your gas tank full - If you take this precaution your gas line won't freeze, and in case of an emergency, you won't have to stop for gas. Just imagine driving in a blizzard and running out of gas! 2. Prepare a survival kit - This might sound extreme, but having enough supplies for at least 3 days isn't really all that drastic. After all, if the power goes out, you don't want to be worrying about finding a flashlight or a gallon of water. Keep basic essentials in your home and car at all times. 3. Leave the heat on even when you're gone - You don't have to crank the heat when you're away, but don't just turn it off, either. 55 degrees should be the lowest you set your thermastat so that pipes don't freeze and neither will your ...

December through February usually tend to get a bit nippy, especially if you're in the northeastern part of the country. If you find yourself pinching pennies because of your heating bill, try out this helpful hint. Check how you're doing - most providers will supply their customers with some kind of comparison chart in their monthly bill. Often, if you pay your heating bill via online there is an option to view your heat use compared to the national average and compared to your surrounding neighbors. This should give you a decent gauge of where you stand with your energy consumption. Many providers even break it down for you what times of day you use more energy, or how it's being used. For instance, maybe your report tells you that you spend a lot of your bill on heating hot water. If this is the case, find ways to reduce this cost such as setting a timer on your shower time or doing a little less laundry and a little more bundling up. Image via www.concret...