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2 how to submissions by the Green Options community.

Frugal Intermediates Guide To Green

  • by stins Moderator

Go Green And Save Green: Intermediate's Guide   In this guide, you’ll find out how to spend about $1,200 to save over $7,000 in 5 years.  Here are suggestions of medium-cost things you can do to help you go green and save green.               Do this… Conserves this… Costs… Saves... Saves in 5 years… ROI over 5 years   It's not fat, it's insulation Check for air gaps and fix leaky... read more

How To Save Energy Around The House

  • by stins Moderator

  From shutting down the electronics and picking up a book (gasp!) to closing your curtains at the right time, here are 22 simple things you can do to save energy, and save cash in your home.     Institute periodic Pioneer Days in your house. Lower your thermostat a few degrees in the winter. An ideal temperature for a home is 68 degrees. If you leave the house for a prolonged period of time in the winter, turn the thermostat down more. This can save you between $10 and $30 per month on your heating bill. By turning your thermostat down 10 to 15... read more

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