When financial times get tough, some of the simplest ways to save money are right inside your home. Consider these budget-conscious tips, and see where you can cut costs. Every small adjustment adds up.
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Lower the temperature on your hot water heater to 120 degrees. It’s not necessary to have it any hotter and lowering it by just 10 degrees saves 25 kilowatts a month.
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Set thermostats no higher than 68 degrees in winter and no lower than 78 degrees in summer. Each extra degree in winter can increase heating costs by 3%. In summer, each degree can raise cooling costs by 6%.
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Use your microwave instead of your oven whenever possible and save up to 50% in energy costs for cooking.
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Always do full loads of laundry. A typical full load uses about 21 gallons of water. A small load uses 14 gallons. Several small loads use considerably more water than one or two large loads.
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Fix running toilets or leaking faucets promptly. A continuously running toilet can use more than 8,000 gallons of water a year.
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