Springtime Frugal Tips to Save on Utilities

·Turn off every electrical item at the plug every night. Putting everything on power strips makes this easier.
·Keep the lights off during the day.
·Line dry clothes outside when it’s warm and sunny.
Line dry clothes by setting dryer racks over heater vents. Use your shower rod if you need even more room.
·Let dishes air dry after running them through the dishwasher.
·Cancel the cable.
·Don’t use hot water in the summer.
·Consider a family plan for cell phones.
·Install low flow showerheads and aerators on all faucets.
·Turn off the PC if you won’t be using it for an hour or more.
·Use nightlights that only come on when it’s dark.
·Use nightlights in the bathroom, so if you have to use the bathroom at night, you don’t have to turn on the light.
·Keep the freezer full. If you have to, put milk jugs filled with water in the freezer. It’s less expensive to keep a full freezer cold than an empty one.

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