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7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

Family Balance Sheet

Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. In the summer, our basement gets very damp and musty, so we run a dehumidifier constantly. When waiting for the hot water to heat up from the faucet, trap water in a jug or bucket and use it to water your garden and flower containers.

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DIY Ways to Save on Summer Cooling Costs for Your Home

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Plant your garden so that sunlight can still get into the house, but diffusely, so it isn’t shining directly into the house. Install Ceiling Fans. Ceiling fans help air circulate through the house so there are no dead spots where the air becomes stagnant. Add Some Green Around the House. Dry Out the Air.

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