Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
The appliances referred to are the big ones – clothes washers, clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, room heaters and air-conditioners. One last word on refrigerators – save more money and help the environment by turning off that second fridge. Are You Wasting Valuable Energy and Money?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 27, 2014
Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
With gas and electricity prices spiraling, consumers are looking for ways of saving money. Small changes can also save money. Try to fill the dishwasher or washing machine before starting the wash cycle and normally soiled clothes can be washed effectively in a washing machine at just 30C.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 1, 2015
All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money? I use old casual office clothes to work around the house. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. I hate buying clothes new.
Saving Everyday
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Turn off the heat dry option on your dishwasher. Using the heat dry feature on your dishwasher has a significant impact on its energy usage. To make sure my dishes are fully dry, I run by dishwasher after dinner, let it fully cycle, and open the door before going to bed (or leaving for work). Get blackout curtains.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
By doing this you save money and over 53 million trees and 56 billion gallons of water a year. They work really well in cold water and get your clothes just as clean. Switch to washing your clothes in cold water. Hang your clothes to dry. Instead of drying, hang clothes on hangers and let them dry naturally.
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