Reduce Home Electric

There are so many ways to change little things to make life easier, cheaper AND better for the environment.

Please tell me of any that I don't have listed!

At some point, when the compilation is a bit larger, I'll reorganize so it makes more sense. For now, you'll have to sift through.

All pictures thanks to Home Trends - www.shophometrends.com
Compact Fluorescents
Wikipedia CFL Info
Great Article Comparing 1 CFL To Changing The World
I have found at least 8 different styles - flood, globe, traditional looking, 3-way, "true light", super bright, yellow (bugs aren't attracted), miniature, etc. Once I can get the html set up, I'll post pictures.

True Light - Great for Crafting

MiniCFL = to 40w





Indoor Flood - They didn't last a week for me.


Globe CFL - I am in LOVE with these!




Bug CFL Bulb - Aren't attracted to yellow light





Ultra Bright CFL



3-Way CFL - didn't last too long, but no less than a regular in our house.



CFL with Traditional Look









Clothes Lines
Indoor or outdoor, these save tons on electric or natural gas - depending on which your dryer uses.
Outdoor



To Drip Dry in Your Bathroom






Indoor Drying Rack

Hanger Dryer










Dryer Balls
These work! I bought them for my family to try - just to see - and they work! You can get them in catalogs or in most drug stores. It has saved at least 10% on our dryer's electric use.











Dryer Vents
Something as simple as how you vent your dryer can save.

Colder locations should use one that needs the force of the air moving OUT to open the valve. Will keep cold air from coming back through into your dryer and home.




Venting an electric dryer inside the home during winter months will heat and humidify the air - reducing heat needs and respiratory infections. It's already paid for, so you might as well get double duty out of it