None of us want to trade our comfortable lifestyles for that of a half century ago but we are able…and knowing our abilities can be a source of comfort when finances threaten to get the best of us.
1. Reduce the number of lights per room
2. Switch to lower wattage for all light bulbs
3. Tape the bathroom light switch in the ‘off’ position
4. Put a night light in the bathroom
5. Put a night light in the kitchen
6. Put solar lights in sunny windows
7. Use solar for outdoor lighting
8. Use motion-detector lighting outdoors
9. Switch to the new ‘curly’ light bulbs
10. Unplug all chargers when not in use
11. Unplug TV when not in use
12. Unplug computer when not in use
13. Wash all laundry in cold water
14. Line-dry or rack-dry all heavy fabric items
15. Determine refrigerator needs before opening
16. Close refrigerator promptly
17. Turn off hot water valve under bathroom sink
18. Install timer on hot water heater
19. Turn off hot water heater at breaker for 18 hrs. daily
20. Watch less TV
21. Use rechargeable carpet sweeper for touch-ups
22. Vacuum thoroughly only once a week
23. Do all ironing at one time – once weekly
24. Change clothes less often
25. Have weekly family night with board games – not TV
26. Bake often in winter
27. In winter, leave oven door open after baking
28. Limit oven use in summer
29. Grill outdoors in good weather
30. Include veggies & heating bread on the grill
31. Roll newspapers into fire-starter logs
32. Add heavy drapes to windows for winter nights
33. Let the sun shine in windows on winter days
34. Cover sunny windows in summer
35. Add extra blankets/quilts to beds in winter
36. Wear warm slippers
37. Learn to love sweaters & sweats indoors in winter
38. Turn thermostat to 5⁰ or 10⁰ less comfortable
39. If you have a fireplace or wood stove – use it
40. Use flannel sheets in winter
41. Use fans in summer
42. Close off unused or seldom used rooms
43. Wash dishes by hand
44. Do not use ‘dry’ cycle on dishwasher
45. Place plastic jug of water in toilet tank to reduce water usage
46. Get a rain barrel for watering lawn & garden
47. Change children’s cell phones to ‘pre-paid’
48. Eat at home
49. Pack lunches
50. Get to 5th gear ASAP when driving a stick-shift
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