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Be Frugal Today #2: Line Dry Cloth Diapers & Clothes Indoors (2/365)
You can line dry cloth diapers and other clothes indoors with our creative solutions!
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13 Ways to Save Money on Laundry Costs
While we can't eliminate laundry from your list of necessary housework items, we can help you save money on laundry with these frugal laundry tips.
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13 Ways to Save Energy and Cut Utility Bills
Slashing unnecessary expenses on necessary items like utilities is on everyone’s mind. Saving money may seem difficult when summer temperatures swell or winter chills have you cranking up the thermostat. While we can’t eliminate our water bills or electric bills, there are lots of tips and tricks to keep the costs down. 13 Ways to Save Energy and Cut Utility Costs 1. Switch to LED bulbs. We hear it all the time, and for good reason. LED bulbs use less energy and last longer than regular incandescent bulbs. They also create less heat, meaning your air conditioner bill goes down. 2. Buy blackout panels to hang behind your curtains. Blackout…
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Are Energy Vampire Taps Costing You Money?
Are Energy Vampire Taps Costing You Money? Vampire taps are in all of our houses right now and chances are, they’re costing you money. Many electrical devices use energy in “standby mode” 24 hours a day, even when they’re not in use. A little extra energy may not seem like a big deal at first thought. However, each extra item using electricity tacks on a little to your electric bill, making your cost higher for items you aren’t even using! Common vampire taps include: Electric razors and electric toothbrushes Computers, monitors, external modems and hard drives Fax machines, printers and scanners Cell phone chargers Telephones and answering machines Stoves and…
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Top Energy Wasters in Your Home
In an article in US News & World Report: “Putting Your Home On An Energy Diet” by Mariann Lavelle, the energy wasters were very surprising to me; top shocker was a digital photo frame. Can you believe it costs on average $9 a year to run one? Also on the list were cable boxes, cell phone charges, older large appliances such as refrigerators, new TVs, and more. We’ve done a lot of work in our family on not being “energy hogs” and wasting energy! My favorite website about energy consumption is the Department of Energy’s website EnergyHog.org. They have an adult entrance to the site that provides great energy-saving tips.…
