Energy Savings • Insulation. If you plan to use your cottage year-round, you'll probably need to improve the insulation. Follow the ideas in the earlier chapter, Keeping the Heat In. You should be able to do the work yourself.

Before you start, find out how much insulation is in the building now, the R value you want, and the area to be insulated. If the floor has not been insulated, and you don't have a basement, you may need to take up some boards and blow insulation in underneath. An insulated floor will save dollars on your heating bill.

• Heating unit. Be sure the heating unit is big enough to do the job. If the unit is too small, you'll be uncomfortable and wishing you were home in the city. Get some professional help on this point.

• Thermostat. There are ways to save on energy which will put money in your pocket every weekend through the winter. Set the thermostat at a comfortable setting, as you do at home, and turn it down at night. If you're going to be out all day, don't turn it up in the morning. Be careful not to get too warm before you go outside. Above all, don't perspire because when you are outside the dampness in your clothing will quickly give you a chill.




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