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What a good thread!
Heating tips:
Our family keeps our thermostat at 60 degrees. We curl up with blankets and wear sweaters in the house. Socks and slippers, warm fleece bathrobes over regular nighties. We recently had our insullation in our walls redone, so that helps keep the heat in. Our windows are double-paned and we have filled all drafty holes. Heavy double curtains (thick blankets in a pinch) in the rooms that tend to lose heat. No electric heaters here, too much of an electricity drain.
General energy saving:
Shut off all unnecessary lights. Switch to energy efficient light bulbs. Shut off the TV and read a book instead. Make music rather than using a stereo. Shut off the computer when it doesn't absolutely need to be on.
About the fireplaces that go on gel fuel - gel fuel burns at about 205 degrees ferenheit. It's not going to emit sufficient heat to make the expense worthwhile.
Now I'm going to make use of some of the advice others have given!
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