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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 454983" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>I don't do as much of these as I should but...</p><p></p><p>Plastic over windows in the winter if yours aren't as air tight as they should be. If nothing else...heavy drapes/material over the windows can make a difference too. Keep curtains/blinds open during the day when it's sunny as it will help heat the room. Just be sure to close them before the sun starts to set. Depending on the type of windows you have, plastic can be put either on the outside or the inside. </p><p></p><p>If you like steel wool but don't want to spend the money on the soap pads....go to the hardware store and get plain steel wool. It comes in strips kind of like cotton wadding. Buy a length and just tear/cut off what you need. </p><p></p><p>If you have a freezer (chest or upright) but don't have a lot in it....fill a milk jug about 3/4 of the way and freeze it. The more things in your freezer, the less it has to work.</p><p></p><p>Most new toilets are designed to use less water but if you don't have one, put a brick in the tank to reduce the amount of water used.</p><p></p><p>Set your hot water heater to a lower temp.</p><p></p><p>Use hot water sparingly when doing laundry. I only use hot water when washing towels and sheets. Also, since all of our clothes are washed in cold water, as long as the clothing isn't new and won't bleed, I throw all kinds of things in together so I have a full load. </p><p></p><p>Buy as much as possible from the dollar store or discounts stores. Anymore, even Dollar General carries brand name cleaners. Or just do what you all are doing....price shop.</p><p></p><p>Like others, I buy "clearance" meat and will also get the family packs to seperate and freeze. We have also purchased meat in bulk. Either a side of beef or a quarter, depending on available space. It takes money up front but usually averages out to a per pound amount that is way below store prices. </p><p></p><p>Unplug all electrical items when not in use. </p><p></p><p>I keep a lot of things in the freezer to keep them fresh.....flour, corn bread mix...things like that. Especially things I know I'm not going to use right away. It helps keep things from going buggy.</p><p></p><p>To help make shampoo/conditioner last, especially when you have long hair...mix about half the amount you would normally use with half a bottle or so of water, shake and apply. It works just as well and uses a lot less product.</p><p></p><p>Check with the utility companies to see if it would be better to go on their budget plan or pay normally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 454983, member: 2459"] I don't do as much of these as I should but... Plastic over windows in the winter if yours aren't as air tight as they should be. If nothing else...heavy drapes/material over the windows can make a difference too. Keep curtains/blinds open during the day when it's sunny as it will help heat the room. Just be sure to close them before the sun starts to set. Depending on the type of windows you have, plastic can be put either on the outside or the inside. If you like steel wool but don't want to spend the money on the soap pads....go to the hardware store and get plain steel wool. It comes in strips kind of like cotton wadding. Buy a length and just tear/cut off what you need. If you have a freezer (chest or upright) but don't have a lot in it....fill a milk jug about 3/4 of the way and freeze it. The more things in your freezer, the less it has to work. Most new toilets are designed to use less water but if you don't have one, put a brick in the tank to reduce the amount of water used. Set your hot water heater to a lower temp. Use hot water sparingly when doing laundry. I only use hot water when washing towels and sheets. Also, since all of our clothes are washed in cold water, as long as the clothing isn't new and won't bleed, I throw all kinds of things in together so I have a full load. Buy as much as possible from the dollar store or discounts stores. Anymore, even Dollar General carries brand name cleaners. Or just do what you all are doing....price shop. Like others, I buy "clearance" meat and will also get the family packs to seperate and freeze. We have also purchased meat in bulk. Either a side of beef or a quarter, depending on available space. It takes money up front but usually averages out to a per pound amount that is way below store prices. Unplug all electrical items when not in use. I keep a lot of things in the freezer to keep them fresh.....flour, corn bread mix...things like that. Especially things I know I'm not going to use right away. It helps keep things from going buggy. To help make shampoo/conditioner last, especially when you have long hair...mix about half the amount you would normally use with half a bottle or so of water, shake and apply. It works just as well and uses a lot less product. Check with the utility companies to see if it would be better to go on their budget plan or pay normally. [/QUOTE]
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