It seems that being eco-friendly is all the rage at the moment! People are looking at ways to save the environment and save a dollar or two along way!

Being Eco-Friendly is a hot topic at the moment with people buying recycled paper and reusable tote bags for grocery shopping, however why stop there?

You too can be environmentally friendly at home! The good news is that there are many little things you can do around your house to make your home more environmentally friendly.

• Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs. Even changing just the five most frequently used bulbs in your house can save you $100 a year or more.
• Conserve water. Install low-flow shower heads. In your toilet tank, place a water-displacement bag to cut down on water waste.
• Buy local produce.  It cuts down on paper and plastic packaging waste and also reduces the amount on fossil fuels used in the transportation of products.
• Set your thermostat.  Keep it set at 78 degrees or higher in the summer and 62 degrees or lower in the winter to save $100 or more on your energy bill each year
• Drive less.  Walk, bike or take the bus, and initiate a carpool for trips to and from work, school or other activities. A bonus to this is you can get fit in the process and perhaps shed a few pounds!
• Use power strips. By flipping the “off” switch on a power strip, you’ll quickly put a stop to electricity being used when an appliance is not on!

These are just a few simple, small changes which in collaboration with other efforts add up to big changes. Just by following this list alone, you could save a few hundred dollars each year. Add that over the average time in a property of around 7 years then you could have saved several thousand dollars! As well as helping to do your bit for the environment.

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