Energy Star  Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL):  These bulbs use 75% less energy and heat than regular bulbs.  These bulbs can save you approximately $30.00 per bulb over the lifetime of each light.  Remember, these bulbs last 10 times longer too.
     These bulbs contain mercury.  CFL's should not be thrown in garbage.  CFL's should be dropped at a recycle location designed for these bulbs.     

Tubular Lighting, Natural Lighting:  Nice size for smaller areas.  Light starts from the sky and ends in your home.  This is done with reflective material.  Personally I have a hall that the light stays on all day.  I frequently turn the switch off, when I install this product, my Consumers bill should go down tremendously from this one act.
      Installation is key.  Professional installation is recommended due to the sealing.  This unit must be sealed right to prevent heat loss and cool air loss in summer. 

Do you leave your charging devices plugged in when not in use?  Every glowing red light is costing you $$.  Idea:  simply put all charging plugs on one electrical strip, when in use, turn strip on, then off.  Every penny counts!

Fireplace:  is the opening totally covered?

Do you have electrical covers on all your outlets?  Air can escape and enter through the any opening.

Water:  Put a 2 liter plastic soda bottle filled with water in toilet water holding tank.  This will save water and well pump use which equals $$.  Have a water bill, imagine the savings.  Test this, you may not need less than 2 liters, most tanks need 3 gallons to flush properly.

           Test your tank with food coloring; if the food coloring leaks in the bowl, you have a leak.

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More hints to come...

Angie Ridley