Using Fish Tank Water in the Garden
My husband loves his fish tanks and I love gardening. Between the two of us we use a lot of water. But he bought a fish tank vacuum to help him clean out the tanks and originally had it hooked up to the bathroom sink faucet.
Here is a video that shows you to make you own rain barrel system for harvesting rain water.
Being Eco-Friendly and Money Smart
This video has some great ideas about how you can save money and be earth friendly. Watch the related videos for more money saving tips and ideas.
This week I thought I would share some ideas on how our family has saved money on our electric/gas bill. We have found that this particular bill has been one of our easiest to control. There are a several different things you can do to keep this bill under control.
As we run the water to the correct temperature before showering, we gather the cold water in a bucket. We pour that bucket of water into our washing machine, ready to use for the next load of laundry.
Water Conservation for Tough Economic Times
Everything seems to just keep going up, up, up these days! To say things are tight around our house is a major understatement! So, I have decided to do a few short articles on the things our little family does to try to save money/keep costs down.
In this video series, Yancey Lowe from Utility Service Express has some excellent tips to help lower your energy bill this winter. Be sure to check out the related videos for additional steps and helpful energy saving tips.
Tennis Balls in Dryer Reduce Drying Time
Save money on your utility bill by adding a couple of tennis balls to your dryer. It will reduce drying time down 25 to 50%.
Using Tech for Top Energy Savings
Lighting control expert Steve McCurdy shows how using newer lighting and energy controls can save you big money on your energy bill. Be sure to watch the related videos for more energy saving and home improvement tips.
Energy Efficient Griddle Choice
Which would use less energy, a griddle on top of 220 volt stove or an electric griddle?
Turn Off Video Games to Save Energy
Video game consoles use a lot of energy, and they waste a lot of energy when not being used. You will save 75% of that energy, if you turn them off when they're not being used.
Simple Things We Can Do To Save Energy
This is a guide about simple things we can do to save energy. Saving energy is not only good for the planet but can also save you money each month. With a couple of simple changes you could reduce your monthly energy bill.
Increasing the Lifespan of a Light Bulb
Can you save a light bulb from going out?
Does it really take less water to flush the toilet when a half gallon jug of water is placed in the toilet tank?
Save Air Conditioning Water For Plants
We noticed that there were puddles outside the windows with these air conditioners. We gathered some old five gallon buckets, and placed them under the drips.
A Simple Way To Conserve Water
I used a pitcher to catch the water while I waited on it to change to hot water to use. I was wasting almost a gallon every time I was waiting on the water to get hot. Now I keep a pitcher nearby, and I save the water to use during the day.
Reclaim Water From Shower For Garden
One great way to save water is from your faucets. By keeping a big bucket handy you can catch enough to water quiet a few plants instead of letting it go down the drain. When on water restrictions, this really comes in handy.
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Every month I open the electric bill and accept it with quiet discontent. However, this month the bill was too high to ignore. I stepped away from my desk and took a 360 degree look around my home. What did I see? A giant electric sucking vortex of wasted energy.
Do These Little Things Really Add Up?
We're governed by our habits, and while some of them are simply irksome, others serve a purpose. After coaxing the last spurt of shampoo from the bottle, do you add water and swish out whatever is left?
Simple Ways to Manage Energy Costs
Educate yourself to understand your utility bills and each line item and charge included in your bill. Knowledge can save you money!
My Frugal Life: Save Energy At Home
How I save energy in my home is really easy. I start with the fridge since it is one of the items in the home that uses the most energy. When I take a jug of milk out, I replace it with another filled with water.
