About House & Home: Baby, It's Cold Outside

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Many of us are suffering through a January deep freeze that is setting records, forcing even the outdoor enthusiasts inside where we crank the heat, cuddle beneath warm blankets and dream of summer suns. 7 Ways to Save on Your Utility Bill With temperatures dipping down to record lows, I've been visiting our home's thermostat several times a day, slowly inching up the red dial until finally I panicked, thinking only of the utility bill that would soon surprise me in the mail. But wait. There are ways to cut your home heating costs without sacrificing comfort. See More About:  utility bills  save energy  energy savings Quilt Block Patterns with Step by Step Instructions One way to beat the cold is to spend the long, dark evenings cuddled beneath a homemade quilt. If the thought of making your own is a little daunting, take a look at this gallery of patterns and instructions for a beautiful yet practical comforter. See More About:  quilt patterns  easy quilt patterns  baby quilt patterns Cold Weather Checklist for Pets We're not the only ones who suffer during a cold snap. Our four-legged friends also find it difficult to take daily walks, stay warm in their beds and ensure paws don't freeze in deep snowy drifts. Help pets stay warm and safe during the long winter months. See More About:  winter health tips  cold weather safety  pet toxins 5 Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors Now that you and your pets are warm and dry, it's time to make those summer dreams a reality by doing a little indoor gardening and you can start by planting garden seeds indoors. See More About:  plants for sun  diy container gardens  container gardening videos House & Home Ads Baby Baby Cold Remedies Newborn Baby Tips Baby Fleece Blankets House & Home Featured Articles Playhouse Kits to Buy How To Survive Remodeling Is Pressure Treated Wood Safe? How to Get Rid of Kitchen Smells Control Common Houseplant Pests Stop Puppy Biting   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement