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Insulate Windows With Bubblewrap Year Round
A great way to insulate windows in the winter and summer, is to use Bubblewrap. It not only insulates, but it still lets light in. It won't grow mold, and can be washed. I put it inside my windows.
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Recycled Draft Blockers
Take two tubes from the inside of wrapping paper. Cut them to about 1/2 inch shorter than the door and stuff them with news paper or junk mail. Put them inside one leg that has been cut from of a pair of nylons. Make sure it fits properly before tying the end off.
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Frugal Home Winterizing from Your Power Company
Free home winterization and free lightbulbs: In many areas your power company may provide low income homeowners with a free winterization home inspection and certain power-saving fixes for the home. In other areas they may provide winterization kits for your windows free.
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Insulate Your Water Heater
The water heater is the second biggest energy user in your home. Help it maintain the correct water temperature by adding extra insulation around the outside of the tank.
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Ready for That Home Audit?
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh
Ready for an audit? This one actually will put money back in your pocket rather than take it away. It might be time for your home to have an energy audit. Energy audits evaluate where your energy dollars go and what upgrades will allow you to save annually on fuel consumption.
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Ideas for Door Insulation
Illinois winter blew in extra-early this year and I did not have the money to buy a much-needed storm door for the back door which leads down to the basement. The thin wooden door has nine windows and two panels on the bottom...
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Water Saving Tips
Tips for saving water. Post your ideas.
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Save Energy With Trees
By Ellen Brown
According to the Department of Energy, strategic planting of as few as three trees can provide the average household with an energy savings of between $100-$250 annually. It may be the best long-term investment for reducing heating and cooling costs.
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Saving Energy Washing Dishes
Tips for conserving energy while you wash dishes. Post your ideas.
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Turn Off The Lights Contest For The Kids
To save electricity. I hold a contest each month for my kids, whoever has turned off the most lights gets rewarded at the end of the week. We go out for an ice cream. By syrayes1
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