Energy prices are high. So is the speed of life. Slowing down and warming up at a fireplace this winter could be the antidote for body, soul and wallet. A container water garden can be assembled quickly and inexpensively. In some cases, fuel bills can be cut substantially by conducting a simple energy audit to find and correct weak spots in the home's energy armor.
Every leak means money out the window, too.
Those leaks could be more expensive than usual this winter, with natural gas costs predicted to increase 30 to 50 percent over last year. My particular tires have NOT been recalled, at least not yet. But I'd feel safer replacing them. My owner's guide recommends replacing them only with other all-terrain tires. The water in our area has about 4 grains of hardness per gallon.