My friends have always teased me about being stingy. I often saved up instead of purchasing stuff online, which they always did. I rarely did that and when I did visit online stores, I just window shopped and never really bought anything. Whenever I had the urge to buy something I thought I liked, I often fought it. I would turn off my computer and watch TV. Last year, I had the opportunity to purchase my own home. It was proof that saving has its rewards. When I moved into my house, the first thing I did was buy an automated programmable thermostat. It took about a week before my order arrived. The moment it did, I called my HVAC contractor and asked him to install the thermostat. The air conditioning, heating, and ventilation were all linked to my WiFi, which made it easier for me to access and program the heating and ventilation at the time. It was winter, so I needed efficient heating and ventilation. To focus on my moving, I asked my boss to let me work from home for a while. My co-workers said they would come to my home soon for a housewarming party. I wanted to make my house a home so I decided to adopt a dog. When I left, I turned off my HVAC system. Before my new dog and I came back, I turned my HVAC system on. The automated thermostat helped me save money on bills. On housewarming day, I was pleased to tell my co-workers about the thermostat. With it, I was able to manage the cold weather better in my new home.