IVY CAN be an attractive element trailing over a fence or post.
But these trailing plants sometimes creep and trail in such
profusion that they take over other plants.

‘Like the chill out of winter
with these energy-saving tips

- IF THE thought of paying high
winter . heating bills leaves you
cold, then it’s time to find ways to
“use energy more efficiently. Con-

serving energy will not only save .

you: money, iv'll go a long way
toward saving our environment.

”~+-Here are some user-friendly tips

from the Canadian Gas Associa-
- tion that will help you — take
”* winter’s ‘chill out of your home,
‘and protect the environment at the
same time:
@ Home heaiing accounts for
most of. our energy costs. By
-lowering your thermostat just
~»S°C, you can save energy and
; Money — and -you’ll hardly feel
the difference! Insta! a clock
thermostat, which automatically
lowers: the temperature when
you're at. work or asleep. To
lower heating bills even more, in-
>. stall a high-efficiency’ natural gas
“furnace. It. can reduce your
heating costs by as much as 25%.
_ @A well-tuned furnace | is
energy-efficient. Change your
furnace filters, and have it servic-
ed at least once a year.
@ Let nature help heat your

~ home. Open the window coverings:

-~on the sunny side of your home,
~, and close them on cloudy days, or
as soon as the sun leaves the win-
dow. For permenently shaded
+ windows, keep drafts at bay with
‘heavy drapes that rest on the win-
dowsiil or reach to the floor.

@ Check inside window panes for
frost. This indicates that heat is
escaping, and cold air is entering
your home. Scal window panes
with plastic sheeting, or. apply
_ clear, peel-off caulking where the
+ window and frame meet. And

check your doorframes that lead

to the outdoors — caulk any gaps,

including unused keyholes.

@ Piant trees around your home
to reduce energy bills all year
long. In the winter, they’ll act as
windbreakers, and shelter your
home from harsh winds. In the
summoner, they’ll shade your home
and help keep you cool. And trees
can absorb up to four kilograms

your water heater. For even
greater savings on hot water,
switch to a clean, cost-efficient
natural gas water heater.

Above ail, don't let the onset of
winter give you the cold shivers.
Follow these easy tips to warm up
your home, reduce your expenses,
and help protect the environment,

of environment-threatening carbon,

dioxide from the air every year!

@ Move chairs away from your

home’s cooler, outside walls, so
you won’t be tempted to crank up
the heat. Wear shoes or slippers in
the house, and layers of clothing
to trap warm air arcund your
body. Sleep under several light
blankets, rather than one heavy
one. .

@ Wood-burning fireplaces can
be a waste of energy and money.
Each ‘time you light one, you’re

_ watching warm air, muney and

pollution go up the chimney.
Switch to a clean-burning, effi-
cient, natural gas fireplace. They
cost pennies per hour to operate,
and many of today’s models actu-
ally help heat your home.

@ Have your house inspected to
make sure you have the proper
level of insulation. You can even
use cellulose insulation made from
recycled newspaper in some areas
of the home. This will save energy
by reducing heat loss, and show
your support for recycling. Check
with your local building supply
store for more information.

@ A well-insulated water heater
does its job more efficiently, ard
costs less to operate. Have addi-
tional insulation installed around

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