We catch the cold water in a container while waiting for the hot water to reach the kitchen faucet, then use it to fill aquariums or water plants.
By: Mark Shoultz
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I came across a great, informative handyman site that offers A LOT of ways to save by being energy efficient through various means, including the following:

How to economically operate a water heater, as described in this linked article

How to economically operate a dryer, as described in this linked article:

Weatherizing your door.

Using awning window treatment, as described in this helpful linked article.

How to pick out the most design-efficient refrigerator when you're looking to purchase one.

How to use water-conservative plants in your garden.

These efficiency articles have proven to be very useful for my family time and again.

By: Mitch
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We've replaced all our old lights in our home with CFL's. They have to be recycled after they're burned out so we just take them to Home Depot where they can recycle them for us!
By: Frank Viticelli
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The kids actually charge us 10 cents every time a light or ceiling fan is left on and no one is in the room. Has been quite the money maker for them.
By: Walker family
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We limit showers to 5 minutes. With a family of 5 the hot water heating really adds up.
By: Dan Rodriguez
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We think about what we want before we open the refrigerator. Maybe it's me but it doesn't sound like the fridge is running all the time.
By: Karen Franklin
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We post the electric bill on our fridge and make it a family challenge to lower it each month.
By: Garcia Family
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