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10 Ways to Lower your Electric Bill Throughout the Year

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Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Many dishwashers have an option for “heat dry” meaning it will dry with hot air rather than regular. This option will use more electricity to create the hot water/air. The dishes don’t need the hot air to dry them. Frugal & DIY frugal tips save money'

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perform a DIY energy audit in your home to see if you have any leaks. Use your dishwasher. Running a fully loaded dishwasher is way more energy efficient than hand washing. If you want to get really frugal, you can make your own dishwasher detergent too. This is way more efficient than running your air conditioner.

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