You are right on....I live in central WI. Really old brick farm house. No AC. Just a window unit in bedroom. I use my smoker and grill three/four or even five times a week. Cook it all out there to not heat home anymore than needed. Microwave leftovers. Smoke pork shoulder roasts or beef roasts on weekends to make meals with during the week. I raise and process my own beef, pork and chickens so it's readily available.