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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. It gives you that much more incentive to do even better next month! If you have ceiling fans, use them.

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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. If you find water, you may need to replace the wax ring inside the base.