Easy hacks to bring the cost of your electricity bills down as temperatures go up
Temperatures are heating up across the Red, White and Blue as the country gears up for July 4th.You may have seen the heatwave warnings popping up on your phone urging all of us to stay inside and brace for extreme temperatures.In New York alone, the city will experience “feels-like” temperatures hitting the low 100s.The National Weather Service said both central and eastern states will experience “dangerous, record-breaking heat” through the Fourth of July weekend.
However, the eastern part of the US will see heat indices of up to 115 degrees. For New Yorkers, extreme heat watches are already in effect for the Capital Region, Long Island, Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, New York City, and the Southern Tier.Governor Kathy Hochul suggests residents sign up for weather and emergency alerts by texting 333111.For those looking to stay indoors but not rack up crazy energy bills, there are some wacky tips that may shave off a few bucks.
The Post made an easy guide with weird hacks to bring the costs of your electricity bills down as temperatures go up.First up is from home improvement expert and TikToker Laura De Barra.We all know that covering your windows is the best way to shield the sun from warming your house in the summer. What you may not know is how important the material is.
De Barra is a huge fan of using items in your home that you already have to save even more cash.She suggests switching your curtain material to duvets. “These windows get sun all day long.
So what I’m doing is I’m keeping the windows closed once the air is hotter outside than inside, and I’m making sure the curtains are closed,” she said on TikTok.The hack comes into play as the backside of the curtains may have a bit of black outlining to them.Many times, they are synthetic — a material that loves heat as it’s made from polyester, acrylic or nylon. This translates to non-breathable fabric and essentially acts like a radiator by trapping heat in your home.
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