With this hot weather looming, I’m sure all of us are looking for new ways to keep cool on the cheap, right? Well, string together a plan to stimulate your pocketbook, air circulation, and energy savings, simply by making sure your ceiling fan’s set to run counterclockwise. No sweater, isn’t it? Just remember that counterclockwise in the summer and clockwise in the winter.

Here are some benefits: Unbelievable bill savings. You’ll save up to 40% on A/C in the summer and 10% on heating in the winter by managing air flow with a ceiling fan (that’s up to $10/month). Another is more energy for scarf making. Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100-watt incandescent bulb. And you can have comfier spinsters. Running your fan counterclockwise in summer directs air downward and creates a breeze; in the winter, running it clockwise will force cold air upward and warm air down to you.

I remember somewhere around my blog, I mention my friend introducing me to a more practical and convenient walling system called Pressurized Walls. For people new to this system, it’s actually a temporary wall commonly used in New York City apartment where rental prices are so high. There are a number of benefits these walls have to offer. For one, it is less expensive as compared to traditional remodeling. Another is that it doesn’t need additional fasteners or adhesives to add stability to the frame work. It only screws are used on the stud to avoid structural or architectural damage, which is of course what landlords want. It is sturdy enough to stand with hanging pictures and mirrors on it. Plus, installation and removal is easy.

It is a very interesting wall system of course especially for small apartments. I think it also fits students who share small room to cut back expenses. I learn that CityWallNY with toll-free number 1-877-225-2239 produce these kind of walls. It is the company my friend contacted when she temporarily live in New York with his friend.

I just wonder if I can find a company like that here. My house needs additional room as my kids are speedily growing up and I want to give them privacy. I don’t want to jump to remodeling the house since we are just renting. I feel that my lessor is so lucky if I will be the one to do the renovation.