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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. If you have ceiling fans, use them. Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter?

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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. Check exhaust fans & clean vent. Also make sure to visually inspect the fan’s components to ensure nothing is loose, broken, or missing. Defrost the freezer. Clean all vents. Wipe a rag around the base of the toilet to check for any water leaks.