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Cesaria Ba
I'm a new homeowner and I was told by the gas company that a way to save money is to set it at like 68 degrees when you're home and when you're going for the day (or sleep) drop it down to 60 degrees.
What about you? What's your strategy?
*I asked this here because I assume there are more homeowners here than other places*
I've never had a heating bill and i'm just freaking out and don't want to open it and it's a gazillion dollars lol!
Answer
First you want to weatherproof. If your windows are older cover them with plastic covering (you can buy product in local hardware store). You can also purchase door sealers which are beads of cushion that you put around the edges of your doors to stop drafts. The suggestion of the gas company is legitimate in terms of how to handle your heat consumption, you do want to keep it cooler when your not around for long periods (four hours or more) to save on energy. What temperature you set this at is based on your needs. I usually keep our house at about 72-73 and would lower it a little while I was gone (maybe 5-6 degrees). You should also consider installing a digital thermostat, so you can program it to lower and raise temperature based on your schedule. Set it to start warming the house back up a half hour before you arrive.
These are all temporary things that can be done immediately, next year you should consider more permanent renovations to your home. Whether to replace your windows (if don't seal properly), check your insulation, buying an additional heat source (fireplace, pellet stove), changing your current heat source (switching to gas, oil or electric) or replace your furnace since these are the investments that will bring around real energy savings.
Another winter requirement up north is to empty any outside waterlines and turn the line off from the source at the beginning of each winter season to make sure you don't rupture the pipes and end up with something flooded out next spring. Just added this in just in case.
First you want to weatherproof. If your windows are older cover them with plastic covering (you can buy product in local hardware store). You can also purchase door sealers which are beads of cushion that you put around the edges of your doors to stop drafts. The suggestion of the gas company is legitimate in terms of how to handle your heat consumption, you do want to keep it cooler when your not around for long periods (four hours or more) to save on energy. What temperature you set this at is based on your needs. I usually keep our house at about 72-73 and would lower it a little while I was gone (maybe 5-6 degrees). You should also consider installing a digital thermostat, so you can program it to lower and raise temperature based on your schedule. Set it to start warming the house back up a half hour before you arrive.
These are all temporary things that can be done immediately, next year you should consider more permanent renovations to your home. Whether to replace your windows (if don't seal properly), check your insulation, buying an additional heat source (fireplace, pellet stove), changing your current heat source (switching to gas, oil or electric) or replace your furnace since these are the investments that will bring around real energy savings.
Another winter requirement up north is to empty any outside waterlines and turn the line off from the source at the beginning of each winter season to make sure you don't rupture the pipes and end up with something flooded out next spring. Just added this in just in case.
need a project for metal shop?
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i am taking metal shop next year and i need a goo metal project i could make. i like skateboarding but already made a mini ramp. my teacher suggested i make a new design for skateboard trucks. my idea is to make longer trucks that have a spring on each side of the cup to push the board up instead of the rubber bushing. if you are a skateboarder please comment on this idea. i am not sure if i want to do it though. any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. maybe some furniture would be good.
Answer
Hi:
I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:
Try the following books for ideas :
Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus
101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok
Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty
Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker
Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer
Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker
Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith
Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford
Giant Book of Metalworking Projects
Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist
Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford
Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty
The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight
Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight
Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)
Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter
Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele
The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby
Projects idea from me :
1) A metal pipe/wire bender
2) a Hammer or Judge mallet
3) a Steam engine
4) a metal lathe
5) a wood lathe
6) a One lug engine
7) a trip hammer
8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise
9) a mechanical clock
10) a electric generator or motor
11) a forge or kiln
12) a heat treat oven
13 ) a metal wood plane
14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that
15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train
16) a Sawmill or bandmill
17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set
18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.
19 ) a steam organ
20 ) a center punch
21) A nail punch
22) a tesla engine
23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings
24) A odemeter or mechanical counter
25) A pluse jet
26 ) a super simple CNC Machine
27) A go Cart
28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels
29) Sheet metal Brake
30) A tap & die set
31) A slip roll
32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)
33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)
34) a Windmill
35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect
36) English wheel
37) A Tool box
38) A dust pan
39 ) A watch maker lathe
40) a workbench
41 ) sheet metal hole maker
42) A mailbox or holder
43) a Dust pan
44) a Cup holder
45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)
46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle
47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)
48) a Pitcher
49) a cuttery set
50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters
51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder
52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy
53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box
54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks
55) pop can crusher
56) truck ramp
57) a Trailer
58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs
59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron
60) a metal ladder
61) a Metal locker or broom closet
62 A wielding bench
Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.
I hope this helps.
Hi:
I've been waiting for question like this? Here's your answer:
Try the following books for ideas :
Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
by Timothy Remus
101 Metal Projects for the Novice Blacksmith: A how-to Shop Manual for Beginners
by Ken Scharabok
Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty
Metal Projects, Vol. 1
by John Walker
Metal Projects, Vol. 2
by Bill Fifer
Metal Projects, Vol. 3
by John R. Walker
Metal Spinning Projects
by Smith, Earl E. Smith
Twenty-Four Metalworking Projects
by Percy W. Blandford
Giant Book of Metalworking Projects
Metalwork for Craftsmen: A Step-by-Step Guide with 55 Projects
by Emil F. Kronquist
Twenty-Four Blacksmithing Projects
by Percy W. Blandford
Decorative Wrought Ironwork: Projects for Beginners
by Thomas F. Googerty
The Complete Metalsmith
by Tim McCreight
Complete Metalsmith: An Illustrated Handbook
by Tim McCreight, McCreight
Metalworking: The Best of Projects in Metal 1990-1991, Vol. 2
by Joe D. Rice (Editor)
Projects and Designs in Metalwork
by Ian Punter
Early American Metal Projects
by Joseph William Daniele
The Metal Craft Book
by Deborah Morgenthal, Janice Eaton Kilby, Janice Eaton Kilby
Projects idea from me :
1) A metal pipe/wire bender
2) a Hammer or Judge mallet
3) a Steam engine
4) a metal lathe
5) a wood lathe
6) a One lug engine
7) a trip hammer
8) a vise or Compound Angle Drill Press Vise
9) a mechanical clock
10) a electric generator or motor
11) a forge or kiln
12) a heat treat oven
13 ) a metal wood plane
14 ) a scale model steam tractor or make it full size- really score some points for that
15. a Scale model of a working steam engine train
16) a Sawmill or bandmill
17) a screwdriver or wood chisel set
18) a bit and brace drill with home made drill bits.
19 ) a steam organ
20 ) a center punch
21) A nail punch
22) a tesla engine
23) A drill press made out of pipe fittings
24) A odemeter or mechanical counter
25) A pluse jet
26 ) a super simple CNC Machine
27) A go Cart
28) A torch or parts carrier- all metal contruction expect the wheels
29) Sheet metal Brake
30) A tap & die set
31) A slip roll
32) A 5 or 6 cylinder radial engine ( gas or Steam Powered)
33) A electro-dischage Machine ( EDM)
34) a Windmill
35 ) a small blast furance for melting aluminum,brass,bronze..ect
36) English wheel
37) A Tool box
38) A dust pan
39 ) A watch maker lathe
40) a workbench
41 ) sheet metal hole maker
42) A mailbox or holder
43) a Dust pan
44) a Cup holder
45) a whisle ( the type you blow into)
46) a Chow Chief( type you see in western movies to call the cowboys to breakfast, lunch,dinner) Triangle
47) A grill for cooking food ( like steaks)
48) a Pitcher
49) a cuttery set
50) bracelets, necklaces,ear rings - great for moms and sisters
51) Candlabras, fireplace gates, front gates, candle stick Candle holder
52) Spoon rest, Cooking rack, metal plates, knife,fork & spoon, coffee pot, coffee cup, canteen, Coffee mug rack Plate holder, caddy
53) Gun holder, fishing holder, tree stand,gun rack, fishing takle box
54) Lamp, shelf for knicknacks
55) pop can crusher
56) truck ramp
57) a Trailer
58) a tree climber spikes or tent pegs
59) a pair of truck or car stand from a twos of piece of pipes and a two inch diameter pins and Angle iron
60) a metal ladder
61) a Metal locker or broom closet
62 A wielding bench
Ash Tray, Hexagonal Ash Tray, Hammered Ash Tray, Card-Table, Match-Box Holder, Label Holder and Luggage Tag, Cookie Cutter, Sugar or Flour Scoop, Cup or Measure, Oil Measure, Recipe Box, Picture Frame, Desk or Dresser Trays, Candy or Nut Dish, Colonial Candlestick with Reflector, Colonial Sconce, Candy Dish, Candelabra, Console Candleholder, Calling-Card Tray, Dinner Bell, Napkin Ring, Bud Vase, Letter Rack, Bill File, Pie-Crust Nut Dish, Titbit Dish, Twin Titbit Tray, Triple Titbit Dish, Trophy Cup, Fruit Dish, Three-Footed Bonbon Dish, Filigree Bonbon Dish, Low-Footed Bonbon Dish, Bonbon Dish, Treat Dish, Footed Fruit Dish, Table Lamp, Painted Flowerpot holder, metal Flowerpot , Shelf, Bird Bath, Lighthouse, a combination safe a big rotary mower adjustable drafting table a gazebo, ice fishing stove, bleachers,ski-wheeler, combination safe, ice fishing stove, a Ice hole maker, brick making forms, Indexing plates,Lock and key, electric wielder (only for the very exprience metalworker and electrical knowlege needed for this project SO BE VERY CAFEFUL WHEN DOING THIS ONE), Spotwielder unit, calipers, Compass, ruler, protractor, drafting template, test jig for measuring tapers, a Morse taper test plug,Car engine hoist,a gun or pistol, trailer ,bending fork,COLD CHISEL,drill point gauge,glue scraper,Marking gauge, offset screwdriver, soldering iron ( blacksmith type), hydraulically operated bearing press, heavy duty auto ramps, do it yourself anvil,plate dog, hydraulically operated wood splitter,abrasive cut off saw ,a barbecue grill. spare tire carrier, A jobbox, woodworking dovetail pattern gauges, a window box, weather vane,annemeter, windmill, plum bobs,croll saw, a electric metal filer, a metal shaper, a woodworking shaper, a paint stirer, a snow sled, paint spray gun, a metal paint booth. a sand blaster gun and metal booth, Drill hole guide, a parts oil cleaning tank, a panograph. Metal drafting triangles 45 degrees and 30-60 degrees, a set of metal french drafting curves.candlebox with small drawer for matches that hold candles.
I hope this helps.
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