Economists are finally admitting that the country is on the verge of a ?long and painful recession.? With dire predictions like that, homeowners are scrambling for ways to cut costs. Energy bills are going to prove one of the biggest burdens to cash-strapped homeowners, especially as the winter season looms. And with much of their time and appliance usage taking place in the kitchen, saving energy in that room of the home is a great place for homeowners to start. The Akron Beacon Journal had j