Hey I'm not all bad. I am not going to just trash the green movement entirely. Here are the top seven things that you can do that will save you money, while helping save energy and reducing your--cringe--Carbon Footprint (I hate that phrase).
17. Turn down your water heater. Yep, it can save a bundle on your gas bill just by turning it down a few degrees. In fact for every 10 degrees you can save 3-5% in energy costs.
6. Use a clothes line. Got some rope handy? then string it across your yard and hang up those wet tighty whities for the world to see. Not running the dryer can save you up to $200 a year
5. Use your programmable thermostat. You know it's sitting there. Suck it up and figure out how the damn thing works. With proper programming, you could save $180 a year. Look here for more tips.
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4. Shut off the basement fridge. You got like, what, a bag of pizza rolls and some freezer burnt fish from last year's fishing trip in there? Shut it down! It can save you $7-$17 a month, depending on size. That's like $80-200 a year.
3. Walk. I know that many people live too far away from the store to do this, but if you are like me, it's a 2 mile commute to the store and back. These quick trips can add up, and with kids, and evening trip for diapers is a weekly event. You can save $100 a year just in gas alone by a combination of parking the car, and better planning when you do take the car.
2. Grow yer own. Vegetables I mean. I have a small garden whith peppers, cukes, lettuce, and maters. I also have another herb garden with chives, basil, etc. My neighbor keeps onions and garlic and potatoes which we swap our veggies for. NEVER buy lettuce. It grows like MAD!. I bucks worth of seeds will keep you in the greens every day for months.
1. Don't water your lawn. Yes your lawn looks nice. Mine is a sea of clover and dandelions. I don't care that your lawn is nice. Get over it. Stop the lawn service and stop watering it. You could save $300 or more a year.
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