Unplug your chargers (such as cell phone, PDA’s, digital cameras, cordless tools and other personal gadgets chargers) when you are not charging. Keep them unplugged when not in use. Unplug...

1. Remove items from your car that you don’t need and aren’t necessary. The more weight your car carries, the more horsepower is needed to pull the load and the more fuel is needed. 2...

- Open your drapes wide when the sun is shining to warm your room. - Keep your windows shut as tightly as possible. Locking them will make the seal tighter. - Close doors to rooms that don&rs...

- Lower your thermostat temperature a couple of degrees and wear sweaters around your house. For every degree you lower your thermostat, you save 2-3 percent on your energy bill. *When you use your...

- Turn your water heater down to 120 Degrees. If you know when you will be using your hot water (showers, dishes, laundry, etc.) put an appliance timer on your hot water heater. - Check the light...

- Re-route your washing machine hoses so that your water drains outside for use in watering your garden and lawn. - Take clothes out of the dryer while they are still damp and let them hang dry. ...

- The car has been a way of life for most Americans. If possible, try other alternatives including mass transit, bike paths, and car pools. - Heavier cars cost more to run. A reduction of 200 pound...

- Using cruise control can save gas. If you drive on the open road often, staying at a constant speed will save gasoline. - Don’t let your car idle for a long time to warm it up. Don’t let your car...

- If your automobile’s fan belt is too tight, its engine is working too hard and wasting gas. The belt should give a little to finger pressure when the engine is not running. If it doesn’t, the ...

Dirty engine oil cuts back on your car’s engine efficiency, so make sure your motor oil is changed according to the car manufacturer’s recommended schedule. You can change your own engine oil, a...

Keep your car’s air filter clean. A clogged air filter leaves your engine short of breath and means that your car is probably running with a “rich” mixture, that is, more gas and less air. Many...

- Seal all air conditioner ducts, and insulate ducts that run through unheated basements, crawl spaces, and attics. - Keep the thermostat set at 78 degrees F or higher if using ceiling fans. Don&r...

- Install white window shades or mini-blinds. Mini-blinds can reduce solar heat gain by 40-50 percent. - Close south and west-facing curtains during the day for any window that gets direct sunlight...

- Provide shade for your window unit air conditioner or the outside unit of your central air conditioner if possible. This will increase the unit’s efficiency by 5 percent to 10 percent. - Cl...

- Try not to use a dehumidifier at the same time your air conditioner is operating. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and force the air conditioner to work harder. - Seal all air cond...