Dave Murray says it is going to be the coldest December in a decade!  Your heating bill will probably rise no matter what but if you have a brick home that cost could be substantially less. Recent studies indicate that masonry homes lower heating costs by up to 8 percent when compared to vinyl.  This is because of masonry’s "thermal mass", which is a fancy way if saying it holds heat longer.

Here are some additional tips for keeping warm this winter without high heating bills.

• Wash your clothes in cold water
• Close your fireplace draft when not in use
• "Layer" your home with thick curtains and door draft blockers
• Invest in a programmable thermostat (about $25-$50) 
• Run ceiling fans on reverse at the lowest setting to circulate warm air

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