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7 Tips for Energy Efficiency

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Are you trying to become more energy efficient in your home but a little unsure of how to start? Reducing the amount of energy you use at home will not only make your bills cheaper, it will also go that little way to protecting the environment around us. It’s quick, easy and will save you loads of energy. Motion Sensors.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

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Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. You can get energy monitoring devices now that simply clip onto your power box and wirelessly send your energy usage to a control unit in the house. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

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Cleaning with a vinegar and water mixture costs just a fraction of “green” cleaners priced at $4 and up and does a better job of cleaning and disinfecting your home. Buy a bottle and mix up a solution of half vinegar and half water, and voila – you have an all-purpose cleaner that you can use almost anywhere and will last for months.

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