Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 27, 2014
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!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 9, 2019
There are many simple ways to do this, like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth and only turning on the dishwasher when it has a full load. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Find old clothes like T-shirts and cut them up to convert them to rags. Don’t Waste Food.
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Saving Everyday
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Using the heat dry feature on your dishwasher has a significant impact on its energy usage. To make sure my dishes are fully dry, I run by dishwasher after dinner, let it fully cycle, and open the door before going to bed (or leaving for work). Fix leaky windows. Cook outside.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
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.
Nicoles Nickels
MAY 7, 2014
I would have thought that having wool in with your clothes would cause static but both sites specifically say that it cuts down on static. Daily Mom – a Healthy Obsession has a good articles on Spring Cleaning frequently forgotten items , like the dishwasher! I was shocked (pun intended)! From How Does She?
Saving With Shellie
JULY 9, 2014
You can also apply the same rule to our dishwasher. Drying clothes on a line outside can save a nice chunk of change – and keep the house cooler! Change your filters - Your air conditioner filters need to be changed once every 30 days. Lower the temp - No, not on the air conditioner.
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