Yesterday I wrote about how bundling can save you money when shopping. Today I’ll share how bundling up can save you money at home.

Putting on warm socks, wearing a sweatshirt or adding a robe over your pajamas can allow you to stay toasty while lowering your thermostat. That can help lower your heating costs.

I keep a thick blanket on my couch and cover myself with it whenever I sit down to read or watch TV. The blanket keeps me warm, so I’m not tempted to turn the heat up and spend more money on natural gas.

I also sleep under several blankets so I can turn the heat down at night and have my thermostat set so the temperature in the house is lower when I’m at work than when I’m at home.

By turning your thermostat back 10° to 15° for eight hours, you can save 5% to 15% a year on your heating bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Learn more at http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/thermostats-and-control-systems?utm_source=eds&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=Dec2012