Lately I heard one of the craziest things. I was talking to a friend the other day about my electric bill, it was super high this past winter due to our colder weather, my desire to stay warm, and the drawbacks of having an electric heater. She proudly announced that hers was a reasonable $150. She continued on to explain that she had acheived this miracle by … turning off her electric heater during the day and frequently setting her thermostat at 65.

Maybe its just me but for a reasonable $150 I want to be comfortable. Uncomfortable should cost $50 or less. Who wants to pay for uncomfortable? I don’t like it 65 in the summer and I certainly don’t like it in the winter. Though I was shocked at my bill, I bit my tongue and paid it. Its not like I don’t have options to lower my electric bill (and stay comfortable!). I am sure a little attic insulation will go a long way in keeping winter heating bills much lower.