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How to stay warm for less this heating season

Published 10/26/08

Brrr. That nip in the air last week ushered in more than thoughts of turkey and mistletoe. It's heating season.

By J. Henson — The Capital V. K. Holzendorf demonstrates the features of the new coal stove at her Shady Side home. This is not your granddaddy’s coal-fired heater. It’s more like the wood-pellet stove.
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Whether you're dreading big gas, oil or electric bills to keep you snug, or nursing blisters from splitting that last cord of oak, there are ways to lighten the economic burden - well, at least ease the pain.

While most long-range forecasts for the coming winter predict a cold start with a warmer finish, Mother Nature will end up doing as she pleases.

And the task of heating the homestead is not a cheap proposition.

Recent electricity price spikes guarantee that.

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