1. Install aerators on all of your faucets and showerheads
These small mesh screens are available at any local hardware or home improvement stores and are easy to install because they simply screw on to your existing faucet. These nifty little devices break up water droplets allowing you to use less without sacrificing rinsing power. Depending on the aerator rating, you can save between 2 and 16 gallons of water per day!2. Clean your refrigerator coils
Ever notice how overtime, our freezer don't keep things “frozen solid” as expected? Even the fridge seems to be not quite as cold at it had been in the past. That's because the efficiency of your refrigerator could be impacted if its coils are coated with dust. When the coils are dirty, they cannot transfer heat as efficiently so it takes a lot more energy to keep the fridge (and your food) cold. This little project will take you about 15 minutes and won’t cost you a penny. The coils are usually found underneath or on the back of the fridge and can be cleaned with a long handled brush.
Installing weatherstripping is an easy and affordable way to save money on your heating and cooling bills. However, over time weatherstripping becomes worn and the seals come loose. Check your weatherstripping before each winter and replace any that shows signs of pulling loose. This will help keep the warm air inside and allow you to set the thermostat down a few degrees.
4. Install motion sensors on your outside lighting Instead of keeping that garage floodlight on all night, install a motion sensor on it. This will save money and electricity, and it will reduce the ambient light around your home. The added benefit is that you will get a much better view of the night sky!
5. Go green when you clean... Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need an arsenal of chemical cleaning products to have a clean house. There are great green cleaning products out there that are much better for your health and the environment. You can always make your own! There is not much that baking soda, soap, vinegar or lemon juice can’t handle. Add a little essential oils and you’ve got a homemade cleaning product that is safe and smells good.
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