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Staying cool and happy during a typical New York summer can be quite the challenge. Here are a few tips to make life a bit more fun while you enjoy the sun. Here are some free ideas you can try.

* Thermostat Up! When away try to set it at 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When at home, don't go for the ice box effect- 78 degrees should really be cool enough.
* When the sun is shining in, keep things cooler with shades and drapes drawn. Even though outdoor shade like trees is more efficient in keeping your house cool, you can help things at the window by pulling the curtains closed during the day.
* On cooler days and evenings, let the house ventilate. The cool outside air is free, and can do wonders to bring down the indoor temperature.
* Ceiling fans are quite the clever little things. They use only as much energy as a 100 watt light bulb, but they can make you feel as much as 4 degrees cooler. When using ceiling fans you can try raising the thermostat even more to save in even more.
* Be careful you are not simply wasting energy. Are all the lights turned off in rooms not being used? How about electronics not in use? All the little things can add up to a big bill.
* At the pool try and shorten the operating time of the filter and automatic cleaning sweep as much as possible (without compromising on the quality of the water.) Try to use the filter only during non-peak hours when the cost of the electricity is cheaper.

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Its a good idea to focus on keeping home heating costs down. Here are some easy ways to keep the warm air in and the cold air out. Take the money you save and go on a ski trip. Have fun!

1. Check for leaks around the house. Doors, windows, fireplaces can be notoriously drafty. Use caulking, drapes, insulating shutters, clear plastic, and more to shut out the cold night air.

2. What's the insulation like in your house? Maybe it would be cost effective to add or replace the existing insulation. Remember, what you save in the expense of heating your house will make up for the cost of insulation, and then you'll be saving money.

3. Do you use ventilation fans in your bathroom, kitchen or laundry room? Use them with great care. In just one hour a bathroom vent fan can suck all the heated air right out of your house. A scary thought, yes?

4. Only heat the parts of your home that are used regularly. No need to heat the guest room if there aren't any guests. Keep the heating vents to those unused rooms closed, lower the thermostats, and keep the doors closed, and you should save quite a bit of heat for use in the lived in spaces of your home.

5. Lower the temperature on your thermostat. Most experts agree that 68 degrees Fahrenheit creates a very comfortable living environment for most people. Use space heaters in places that need to be warmer. Even better, get a programmable thermostat which will automatically lower the temperature when you are away, raise it when your return, and lower it again when you sleep. This device is a great money saver.

Have a happy, cost effective winter!