Electricity

Don't stand in front of an open refrigerator door or freezer and think about what you want to eat. Decide beforehand, then open it up. Open doors cause the cold air to leak out, so the fridge has to work harder to keep food cold.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Keep the refrigerator door closed

Microwave ovens work faster but use half the power of an oven. They'll save cooking time, too.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Use the microwave

Once the phone is fully charged, unplug it. Keeping it plugged in will just waste electricity, and shorten battery life.A LOZO expert posted this tip. … [Read more...] about Unplug a charged mobile phone

Adding a humidifier to the home during a dry winter will help keep the air warmer, and more moisture in your skin. Because dry air retains less heat, it actually feels cooler against the skin. With humidifiers, you can turn down the thermostat by a few degrees and save on heating … [Read more...] about Use a humidifier during winter to lower energy costs

Save money on your utility bills by running consecutive loads of wet clothing through the dryer and ironing in batches. Getting the machine hot initially can be a larger drain on electricity than using it for a longer period of time. Subsequent dryings may also be quicker as the … [Read more...] about Do more laundry