tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post6084135450487081460..comments2023-10-08T08:35:24.305-04:00Comments on Following 31: Weather Proof to Save MoneyRita T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01830881581676707303noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post-39878129696894895052008-11-21T18:12:00.000-05:002008-11-21T18:12:00.000-05:00You've got some great ideas there. We're working ...You've got some great ideas there. We're working on the electricity habits, too. What if you keep the heat off in the guy's room all day, turn it on for a couple of hours before they go to bed to get it warmed up, then back off after they go to bed? We always sleep better in a cool room with blankets. It's a small enough room I would think two hours would heat it up nicely for them. Might have to turn back the covers to warm them, too. ha.<BR/>bethanyraeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post-83509727884815155842008-11-20T22:11:00.000-05:002008-11-20T22:11:00.000-05:00Mythbusters did a segment on lightbulbs and compar...Mythbusters did a segment on lightbulbs and compared how much electricity a CFL, incandesent(sp), and LED used if left on a certain period of time. The LED used significantly less electricity (but the bulb cost approx $50) than all of the other bulbs, the CFL used approx 1/2 the amount of electricity as the incandesent (sp).Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post-42639560262397359812008-11-20T21:51:00.001-05:002008-11-20T21:51:00.001-05:00Yes, Consumer Reports says that using the dishwash...Yes, Consumer Reports says that using the dishwasher saves water and energy. (Because it uses less water than handwashing, it needs less energy to heat the water.) I was also thinking that I need to wash dishes every time my sink is full of dirty dishes. I could probably fit three times that amount in one dishwasher load. Of course this is a moot point for me since I don't have a dishwasher.<BR/><BR/>Your other ideas about insulating your windows and doors should pay off! Do you have storm windows? I just don't like the idea of putting plastic on the windows, but with our storm windows it doesn't feel too drafty.<BR/><BR/>You've given me a lot to think about! Thanks for joining us for TGT!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497842103839179202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post-69082372969203065722008-11-20T21:51:00.000-05:002008-11-20T21:51:00.000-05:00Yes, Consumer Reports says that using the dishwash...Yes, Consumer Reports says that using the dishwasher saves water and energy. (Because it uses less water than handwashing, it needs less energy to heat the water.) I was also thinking that I need to wash dishes every time my sink is full of dirty dishes. I could probably fit three times that amount in one dishwasher load. Of course this is a moot point for me since I don't have a dishwasher.<BR/><BR/>Your other ideas about insulating your windows and doors should pay off! Do you have storm windows? I just don't like the idea of putting plastic on the windows, but with our storm windows it doesn't feel too drafty.<BR/><BR/>You've given me a lot to think about! Thanks for joining us for TGT!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14497842103839179202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38905723.post-34369441709301335892008-11-20T17:15:00.000-05:002008-11-20T17:15:00.000-05:00Thanks for the tips! We are without a dishwasher ...Thanks for the tips! We are without a dishwasher as well but I've always heard that dishwashers are actually more efficient than hand washing. I guess hand washing uses more hot water and dishwashers use more energy. Still, I have to say that I fantasize about owning a dishwasher someday! We're so glad you joined us this week for Thrifty Green Thursday!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702380288526165390noreply@blogger.com