Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run. Reuse Bags You can save a little money by reusing your plastic storage bags. Optimize Your Dishwasher If you don’t watch out, your dishwasher can be a money grabber. You can even make your own dish towels out of old bath towels.

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Saving Money Kitchen Money Reuse 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills. You could be paying over the odds if your bill is based on estimated readings. Cutting Your Electricity Bills. Fix draft excluders.

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Bills Appliances Home and Garden Green 224

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MARCH 21, 2020

Reuse Water When You Can. Fill Your Washer and Dishwasher. Many washers and dishwashers use the same amount of water whether they’re nearly empty or at capacity. Waiting to do a load until your washer and dishwasher are full can help save water. One easy way to save that water is to collect it in a jug or bucket.

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Used Re-use Dishwashers Reuse 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

I won’t run the dishwasher unless it is completely full. It typically takes us three days to fill the dishwasher. Even though we rinse the stuff prior to loading it in the dishwasher, it does sit in there for several days. I wash and reuse freezer bags. Cheap or frugal? There are just two of us at home now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Choose decorations that can be reused or that are made of natural materials and so can be recycled in the garden or compost. While some hire companies expect everything to be washed up, there are some that will collect the dirty dishes from you and wash it all in commercial dishwashers. Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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