With the GrainHome Improvement Tips and Tricks

Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now.  However, taking this step is difficult for many.  There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all of these strategies.

Here are some links to lead you:

• Homesteading, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, country living
• How to Become Self-Sufficient With a Passive Solar House
• How to Achieve Self-Sufficient Living Without Utility Costs or a Big Mortgage

Research this topic thoroughly before embarking upon costly home improvements or extensive DIY projects.  Start small, and then work your way up.  There may be grants available in your area, or low-interest home improvement loans geared toward projects such as these.

It is no mystery that everyone is trying to find new ways to be conservative with energy and heating.  Lately, I have been stumbling across a ton of discussions focusing on questions about how to reduce electricity bills.  Before, it seemed like everyone wanted to know how to reduce his or her heating bills.  Now that so many people have gone out and purchased electric heaters, the question has changed to reducing electric bills.

It seems no one can win. Or, can they?

If you are facing high electric bills because you have had to add electric heat in order to reduce dependence on heating fuel, this is no doubt weighing heavily on your mind.  Here are some links to lead you:

• Tips For Reducing Electric Bills
• Slash Your Electric Bill: 6 Easy Ways
• Reduce Electric Bill: How to Save Electricity

Consider contacting your electric company to perform an energy audit on your home.  This will increase the efficiency, as well as reduce your bills.  Heating and cooling our homes is expensive, so every little bit helps!