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Learning to be Frugal. What do YOU do?
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<blockquote data-quote="InsaneCdn" data-source="post: 454991" data-attributes="member: 11791"><p>Hot water tank... get special hot-water-pipe insulation for the first 4-6 feet of hot pipe coming out of the water heater - reduces heat loss from the tank significantly.</p><p></p><p>Put a timer on your furnace/air conditioner thermostat - we turn the furnace down at night and mid-day when nobody is around but the (very wooly) dogs - and can then afford to have it at a "comfortable" level for the few hours that matter. The a/c doesn't kick in until after 10 a.m. - off at about 2 a.m. In the morning, (it cools down here - this doesn't work everywhere) we open all the windows and enjoy the fresh cool air, then close up before the a/c is scheduled to come on.</p><p></p><p>Use heavy curtains to keep the heat OUT in the summer and IN in the winter.</p><p></p><p>Always wash FULL loads of clothes or dishes. Don't use the drying cycle on the dishwasher - just open the door when the cycle is done and let them air-dry.</p><p></p><p>If you need the oven on to cook supper, but the oven isn't full, look for something else to cook ahead along side... even if its just brownies for in lunch boxes.</p><p></p><p>If you boil eggs for breakfast, you can re-use that water:</p><p>1) to pre-heat the thermos for the extra coffee, so its still hot and enjoyable later (or send with husband)</p><p>2) as part of the dish washing water</p><p></p><p>Use foot-power or pedal-power for lighter errands... walk or bike (or send the kids...) to get milk, bread, or that whipping cream that you just decided you need to top off the ice cream sundaes you're making for desert...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InsaneCdn, post: 454991, member: 11791"] Hot water tank... get special hot-water-pipe insulation for the first 4-6 feet of hot pipe coming out of the water heater - reduces heat loss from the tank significantly. Put a timer on your furnace/air conditioner thermostat - we turn the furnace down at night and mid-day when nobody is around but the (very wooly) dogs - and can then afford to have it at a "comfortable" level for the few hours that matter. The a/c doesn't kick in until after 10 a.m. - off at about 2 a.m. In the morning, (it cools down here - this doesn't work everywhere) we open all the windows and enjoy the fresh cool air, then close up before the a/c is scheduled to come on. Use heavy curtains to keep the heat OUT in the summer and IN in the winter. Always wash FULL loads of clothes or dishes. Don't use the drying cycle on the dishwasher - just open the door when the cycle is done and let them air-dry. If you need the oven on to cook supper, but the oven isn't full, look for something else to cook ahead along side... even if its just brownies for in lunch boxes. If you boil eggs for breakfast, you can re-use that water: 1) to pre-heat the thermos for the extra coffee, so its still hot and enjoyable later (or send with husband) 2) as part of the dish washing water Use foot-power or pedal-power for lighter errands... walk or bike (or send the kids...) to get milk, bread, or that whipping cream that you just decided you need to top off the ice cream sundaes you're making for desert... [/QUOTE]
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