| 10 Quick Water Saving Tips |
- Take shorter showers. Two or three minutes less saves 9-12 gallons of water.
- Take baths. A partly filled tub uses less water.
- Turn off water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Use a broom or blower instead of a garden hose to clean sidewalks and driveways.
- Use a bucket of water and a quick hose rinse to wash the car. Make sure the hose has a shut-off nozzle.
- Plant native or water saving plants and trees. Use mulch around plants to hold water. Water your lawns early morning or late evenings.
- Fix leaky faucets and pipes as soon as possible.
- Wash only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers.
- Keep water in the refrigerator instead of lettings the faucet run to cool the water.
- Use a wastebasket for trash, not the toilet. It will conserve water.
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| 10 Quick Energy Saving Tips |
- Set thermostat to 78° on hot days. On days over 100° set it to 84°. Use room fans to feel even cooler.
- Replace or clean air conditioning filters monthly or as needed.
- Shade your air conditioning condenser. But be careful not to block the free flow of air to the unit.
- Plant deciduous shrubs and trees to shade your house. Their leaves will shade your home in the summer, and then drop off to let the winter sun warm your home.
- Dust refrigerator and freezer coils at least once a year.
- Use heat producing appliances like dishwashers, clothes dryers, and irons in the morning or after 8pm.
- Keep drapes, blinds, and curtains closed to keep the sun's rays out of your home in warm weather.
- Replace weather stripping and caulking if needed.
- Patch leaks in attics and fireplaces to keep cool air in and warm air out in the summer.
- Set swimming pool filtering and sweeping equipment timers to avoid peak use hours from noon to 8pm.
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