Why I Went Back To 1970s Winter Heating Habits At 52 (And Saved Hundreds)

In 1977, my mother taped plastic over every window. Her 1970s winter heating habits saved me hundreds at 52. Here’s how. When I turned 52, my January gas bill hit $386, and I was still cold most of the time. So I went back to the 12 old-fashioned 1970s winter heating habits my family lived by, from heavy curtains on a schedule to a red rubber hot water bottle and a big pot of soup on the stove. Together, they helped me save over $640 last winter. Most of them cost almost nothing. And the last one cost me nothing at all. It’s the one that changed how I feel about winter itself. If you’re tired of high heating bills, these simple 1970s winter heating habits might help you too. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why my mother taped plastic in 1977 2:24 — #11: Grandma’s crocheted door snake trick 3:17 — #10: The “tacky” plastic that saves heat 4:11 — #9: Dad’s 58-degree bedtime rule 5:15 — #8: The $12 swap for space heaters 6:05 — #7: The cardigan rule from 1977 8:43 — #4: The big pot that saves $120 11:21 — #1: The habit that cost me nothing Which one of these are you going to try first? Leave me a comment below. I read every single one. 🔔 New videos every week — hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next one These are general money-saving and household tips based on my personal experience. Please use your own good judgement. #HazelAt52 #frugalliving #moneysavingtips #simpleliving #oldfashionedliving #1970s #1970snostalgia #over50 #fixedincome #frugalretirement #winterheatingtips #lowerheatingbill