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Easy Tips to Help You Save Money
Text Box: Take a shorter shower: You can save ten gallons of water for every two minutes you reduce in the shower. Unplug your appliances, when not in use. Turn off or unplug power strips when not in use. Turn off lights and fans when leaving the room. Use ceiling fans instead of air conditioning. Use compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). CFLs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Initially they may cost more, but they save money in the long run. Set the thermostat as high as you comfortably can. The higher the setting, the more money you save. When cooking on the stovetop, cook with the lids on. Tightly fitted lids help keep heat inside the pots and pans. Avoid letting the water run while washing dishes or brushing your teeth. Hang your clothes up to dry instead of using a dryer.