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16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Call a professional to have your air conditioners cleaned out and new filters installed. Use those ceiling fans. They aren’t just there for decoration; they are there to help cool down the house and move the air around. Consider upgrading your air conditioning unit. Get your AC unit(s) serviced. Got a pool?

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Another Reason Why I LOVE Fall!

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After a HOT and steamy summer where the air conditioner ran all day, our windows are finally open and fresh air is blowing inside. No air conditioner or heater needed, just an extra jacket or blanket. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. Perfect weather, in my humble opinion. Let us know in the comments.

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Hanging Clothes Outside To Dry

Family Balance Sheet

Hanging clothes outside to dry makes our electric bill far more manageable when the temperature spikes and the air conditioner is turned on. Do you hang your laundry outside to dry? Tell us about your set up in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. If you get hot, put a cooler shirt on or run a fan. This is way more efficient than running your air conditioner. Limit the use of your car and you will save money and limit your carbon footprint.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Poor me, it was very hot and we just had a little tiny window air conditioner. 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer. Money Tips' It was unheated.

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

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What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! The best guide ! Disinfectants: Clorox and Lysol wipes and sprays, hand sanitizer.