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9 Easy Ways to Save Money Around the House

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clean filters and coils regularly. Once a month, clean the filters on your heater and around the coils behind or under your refrigerator. This will help them run more efficiently, meaning they’ll use less energy. What other tips do you have to conserve energy around the house? Go Frugal Go Green'

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Deep-clean carpets and maintain wood/tile floors. Basically, these are fire-proof, thin pieces of foam that reduce the air flow in/out of outlets, which in turn reduces your energy costs! Kitchen Maintenance: Clean the refrigerator coils. Clean appliances regularly. Clean all vents. Insulate your outlets.