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The
"I Cannot Tell a Lie" Chart.
 It
will probably help you to look at the bigger picture first (that picture
would be George, by the way). We suggest that you read through each chapter
starting with the first. But you may click on a topic in the table of
contents to jump directly to one that is especially interesting. Let's
start with the area that can save you the most -- heating and air conditioning.
Table
of Contents
- "Venting
Lowers Cholesterol. And Electric Costs."
You'd be mad not
to vent your clothes dryer to the outside. Of course, there are plenty
of other ways to save on your air conditioning costs as well.
- "Put
A Damper On It."
You can also take the heat off your winter power bills
by making some simple adjustments. Like closing the damper in your fireplace
when it's not in use. Make sure it's open again before trying to light
a fire, unless you think smoke adds ambiance.
- "Don't
Run While Shaving."
It could really smart when the electric bill comes if you waste
hot water. After all, 20 cents of every dollar you spend on electricity
goes to water heating. But you can do a lot more to cut your costs than
change your shaving habits.
- "Save
The Watts?"
You may not rush out and put a bumper sticker on your car after
reading this. But using lighting, TV's, stereos and radios
responsibly can save money. Which is always a rather worthy cause.
- "Stop
Staring, Would Ya?"
Standing in front of an open refrigerator while you decide what
you want wastes a lot of energy. And, frankly, makes you look a bit
food-obsessed anyway. The refrigerator and freezer account
for 8 cents of every electric dollar. Look for energy-efficient models
with features like power-saver switches and improved insulation. Then
try some of these tips.
- "Look
For Flat Bottoms."
There are several nifty little suggestions you can follow in the
kitchen to save even more. Like selecting flat-bottomed pans that
fit the heating units. And using lids to retain heat and decrease cooking
time. Just read on.
- "Is
Lint A Renewable Resource and Can I Stop My Subcription?"
Now before you turn off your computer monitor (You DO turn off your
computer monitor, don't you?) and go do a load of clothes or something,
we have a few more tips to run by you. Your clothes dryer and dishwasher
are two more areas where you can save.
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