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| Drafty Window Tips
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Here is a simple way to keep cold drafts from coming in your windows. Roll up some sheets of newspaper into a small tube, tape the ends, and place it in the bottom of the window where the cold air comes in.
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| Posted on: 11/20/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Energy Drying Clothes
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It's best to keep your dryer hot by running one load after another. It will help maintain your dryer's heat. It consumes the most energy while it is heating up. Clean the lint dryer between every use and don't over dry clothing.
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| Posted on: 04/26/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Money by Saving Water
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By Naomi Knudsen
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America has been abundantly blessed with water. Unless
you live in a desert area or during a drought, you
probably don't think much about conserving water until
the water bill arrives. For the past three years, regions
of the US have been experiencing a drought making people
more aware of their water usage. A few simple practices
can minimize your soaking by your local utility company
and help conserve water.
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| Posted on: 03/24/2005 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| You Pay Extra For The Instant-On Feature On Your Television
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Many television models today have an instant turn-on feature. It gives you an instant picture because it's actually operating 24 hours a day. If yours has one, disconnect it, or unplug the set when you're not using it. This device can use up to 50% of the total amount of energy your set uses in one year.
By joesgirl
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| Posted on: 01/01/2005 | 3 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Energy When Cooking
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To save energy while cooking, try to cook more than one thing at once in the oven. For example, when I'm cooking a casserole at 400F, I also put in the oven a batch of muffins. The muffins just come out of the oven earlier...
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| Posted on: 11/23/2004 | 7 Feedback(s) |
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| Make Your Pets Bath Water Do Double Duty
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When bathing your pets, do it outside on the lawn or near plants that need watering.
By Gladys Hill
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| Posted on: 11/14/2004 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Dishwashing - Water Saving Tip
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Instead of rinsing dishes under running water when dishwashing, fill a basin with rinse water and a small splash of vinegar (the vinegar neutralizes the dish detergent and leaves the glasses sparkling). You can reduce your water usage twice with this tip if you save the used rinse water to flush the toilet!
By Leann D
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| Posted on: 10/12/2004 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Recycling Water from Basement Dehumidifier
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I live in a high humidity area during summer, so my basement dehumidifier is always filling up. Rather than just dumping the tank when it's full, I pour it into my clothes washing machine when I start a load of clothes. It's a great way to recycle the water, and I save money on my water bill.
By Scott J.
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| Posted on: 08/18/2004 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Reduce Dishwashing Water Use with Three Sinks or Tubs
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When you haul your water in from the well by hand, you learn to conserve!
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| Posted on: 07/01/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Saving Water, Energy, and Money in the Home (PDF)
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Using household water more efficiently-to cut utility bills, stretch the useful capacity of a weak well, or relieve an overloaded septic system— can result in surprising savings. This publication describes several simple methods for improving water use efficiency.
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| Posted on: 04/17/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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