Clothes will last longer if they are air dried, plus it is much easier to treat stains that regular washing may have missed on clothes that were air dried versus ones dried in a dryer. I am lucky enough to have an outdoor clothesline that I use in the summer, but I plan to air dry clothes inside during the winter too. My sister in law has been doing it for 20 years and she has 6 kids plus a full time job. As a bonus, the drying racks double as clothes hangers when there is not time to get the clothes folded and put away. That does not work with clothes left usb surge protector in the dryer. They quickly turn into a wrinkled mess if not folded or hung up.
Most appliances-from your TV to your blender-continue to use energy even when not in use. Unplug any appliances you are not using or plug them into a power strip with usb charger and turn it off when not using the appliances.
When you start to cook a complicated meal, plan your stove time carefully. Most fires in the home start in the kitchen. Don't go over your head with multiple port hub burners and the oven if you are not a steady hand when it comes to cooking. Map out a strategy and get some help, or help out whoever is working on a meal. For every great chef, there is a sous chef at his or her side.
Do not overload your paper tray. Put in less than half the paper that it usb surge protector can hold. Many times this part will bend or break over time when there is tons of weight on it month after month.
Seal Windows in the Winter - Leaky windows can lead to a tremendous amount of lost heat in the winter. Make sure you install storm windows, and that the seals around your windows are properly caulked to avoid leakage.
Remove or reposition all obstacles that could interfere with walking in the home. That could include furniture that juts out too far into the room, ottomans, magazine racks, umbrella stands, coffee tables, etc. Make all traffic areas completely free of anything that could be a hazard.
Use Shades in the Summer - Instead of letting all that sunlight into your house and fighting it back with an air conditioner, use shades that can let in the cool air but block the sunlight. Again, you should also consider installing awnings to block direct sunlight.
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