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<blockquote data-quote="CHenry" data-source="post: 2751423" data-attributes="member: 6281"><p>I have a 15 yo, 1600' house and I run a pellet stove in winter and keep the thermostat at 85 in summer until 8:00 or so and then it goes down to 74*. Its pretty energy efficient. </p><p>I guess I shoulda worded it different. Not basic utilities i guess but all utilities. And I didnt mean I spend $1200 on them, but a good chunk of it. </p><p>I have dropped direct TV so that saves me $120/month </p><p>Elec. average $175</p><p>Trash $30</p><p>Internet $55</p><p>Gas $30</p><p>Water $75 (rural water is pricey)</p><p>phone $120 (cell phone plan for 3, no land line)</p><p>Theres almost $500 then add car insurance, home ins., property tax, fuel, car repairs (I drive older vehicles and do all repairs myself and they are constantly nickle and dimming me) and we are over $1200. Heaven forbid we have a trip to the Dr. or Dentist</p><p>I havent eaten yet either or added any "fun" money cost. I guess it depends how much your willing to give up but at some point if you live too cheap, your not living, your simply existing. $1200 a month is less than $15000 a year. No one can live on that these days, that why those making that are able to apply and get gov. subsidies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CHenry, post: 2751423, member: 6281"] I have a 15 yo, 1600' house and I run a pellet stove in winter and keep the thermostat at 85 in summer until 8:00 or so and then it goes down to 74*. Its pretty energy efficient. I guess I shoulda worded it different. Not basic utilities i guess but all utilities. And I didnt mean I spend $1200 on them, but a good chunk of it. I have dropped direct TV so that saves me $120/month Elec. average $175 Trash $30 Internet $55 Gas $30 Water $75 (rural water is pricey) phone $120 (cell phone plan for 3, no land line) Theres almost $500 then add car insurance, home ins., property tax, fuel, car repairs (I drive older vehicles and do all repairs myself and they are constantly nickle and dimming me) and we are over $1200. Heaven forbid we have a trip to the Dr. or Dentist I havent eaten yet either or added any "fun" money cost. I guess it depends how much your willing to give up but at some point if you live too cheap, your not living, your simply existing. $1200 a month is less than $15000 a year. No one can live on that these days, that why those making that are able to apply and get gov. subsidies. [/QUOTE]
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