I read this info at the blog (link provided at the bottom of this post.)  Since most of us are in the throws of a cold winter, any ideas about staying warm while keeping the electric company out of our pockets is welcomed.  I typically see electric blankets on clearance after Christmas.  So if you can wait a week or two you might get a great deal on something that can save you a lot of money.

 

Electric blankets and pads cost little more than many non-electric comforters, and only use about a nickel's worth of electricity per night to operate. Yet according to the U.S. Department of Energy, for every degree you turn down the heat during the winter, you'll probably save about one to three percent on your total home heating bill.

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