I used to do this 3 or so years ago before I moved to my current location. But for whatever reason I stopped when we moved out here. Well with the price of everything going up I need to do what I can to help save money. Right now I don't have traditional lines up. I have 2 set up that are easy to take down if the landlord complains.
Other things I am trying to do:
Home made cleaning products. I have home made window and multipurpose cleaner (1 c water, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol) I have found this works pretty well. Also read white vinegar makes a good clothes softener. I am trying this now (1/4 in load) I will let you know how it works. Anyone know any of home made cleaners ideas.
I try to cook outside as much as possible. I use charcoal and wood in the grill (oak and pecan) and my father told me about a charcoal chimney. So instead of buying that I looked up how to make one. And it works great and it means I no longer have to lighter fluid for the grill. I still make the sides inside but every bit helps.
I turn lights out when not is use. I need to remember to turn the hot water heater off at night. But this has been a hard one for me to remember.
Not running the AC as much as possible or setting the temp up higher so it comes on less often. I also try to open windows when possible or run a fan.
We are slowly switching the lights to the cork screw floursent lights.
In the car...Well I try to drive as much as possible. But when I do go out I no longer use the car AC. I open 2 windows driver about 1/2 way or a little higher and back passenger about the same. I noticed this gives me a good cross wind and I don't have to run the AC. And I do noticed the gas mileage is at least a little better.
Does anyone else have any ideas.
Other things I am trying to do:
Home made cleaning products. I have home made window and multipurpose cleaner (1 c water, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol) I have found this works pretty well. Also read white vinegar makes a good clothes softener. I am trying this now (1/4 in load) I will let you know how it works. Anyone know any of home made cleaners ideas.
I try to cook outside as much as possible. I use charcoal and wood in the grill (oak and pecan) and my father told me about a charcoal chimney. So instead of buying that I looked up how to make one. And it works great and it means I no longer have to lighter fluid for the grill. I still make the sides inside but every bit helps.
I turn lights out when not is use. I need to remember to turn the hot water heater off at night. But this has been a hard one for me to remember.
Not running the AC as much as possible or setting the temp up higher so it comes on less often. I also try to open windows when possible or run a fan.
We are slowly switching the lights to the cork screw floursent lights.
In the car...Well I try to drive as much as possible. But when I do go out I no longer use the car AC. I open 2 windows driver about 1/2 way or a little higher and back passenger about the same. I noticed this gives me a good cross wind and I don't have to run the AC. And I do noticed the gas mileage is at least a little better.
Does anyone else have any ideas.