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Hanging Clothes Outside To Dry

Family Balance Sheet

We have had record rain fall this spring.not conducive to hanging clothes outside to dry. I throw the wet clothes in the dryer for about 5-10 minutes to 'fluffen'(is that a word?) I throw the wet clothes in the dryer for about 5-10 minutes to 'fluffen'(is that a word?) Not the best set up, but it works for me.

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16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Put it around doors and “loose” windows where air can escape, and keep in mind that the work you do now will help to keep the heat in come winter, too. Call a professional to have your air conditioners cleaned out and new filters installed. Line dry your clothes. Plus, clothes smell better when dried outside!

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer. Find old clothes like T-shirts and cut them up to convert them to rags. Line-Dry Whenever Possible. Declutter and Remove the Rubbish.

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Tips to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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This will make both the air conditioner and the heat run more. Your air conditioner is already working overtime to keep the house cool, so try to avoid turning on the oven if you can. Hanging your clothes out to dry will not only save you money, but your clothes will thank you for it. Fix leaky windows.

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. Obviously, the more you use these appliances, the more energy your household will consume, so limit their use by only doing full loads in clothes and dish washers.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Instead of drying, hang clothes on hangers and let them dry naturally. We hang all of our clothes to dry and it never takes more than one night for the clothes to fully dry out.

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How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle

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I also have found some great resell shops in my area that will let you sell some of your clothes to them and then use that to go towards your purchase, it’s a win win. Also, when your not at home, turn up the thermostat a few degrees in the summer or down in the winter so that the air conditioner or heater doesn’t run constantly.

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