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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unlike most people, I actually look forward to receiving my utility bills each month. I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. Hard to believe?

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Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Save space and conserve energy by periodically defrosting your freezer. Reduce fire risk and give your dryer a break: Not only should you already be emptying the lint trap before each new load, you should also be regularly cleaning the main exhaust vent and hose. Defrost the freezer. Clean all vents.

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How to Cut Out Unnecessary Spending

Saving Cents With Sense

Following a list will help you avoid impulse purchases and give you an idea of budgeting before you head out to the store. Once your credit card information has been recorded into a store’s website, one-click ordering can become far too tempting to ignore, giving you no time to really think about your purchase. Your Utility Bill.