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7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money

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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 trees and bushes in the yard to provide shade on the house, suggests Bankrate. 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. In the summer, ceiling fans should draw the air up toward the ceiling.

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