I need to lower my electric bill

July 16, 2010 - PRLog -- 1.
     Caulk around every window and entry door frame, inside and out. If you live in a home with a raised foundation, caulk around the baseboards as well. Use a clear painters caulk so there are no ugly white seams showing.
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     Place rolled towels or blankets in front of doors and in window sills that don't close tightly. If you're the crafty type, make custom draft stoppers that match your decor.
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     Install or replace weather stripping where necessary.
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     Unplug the garage refrigerator.
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     Apply a tinted film to your windows. This takes a little time, but it does reduce the amount of sunlight and heat coming in. Remove it in the winter to let the sun shine in.
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     Hang bamboo blinds or shade cloth outside. This prevents much of the sunlight from every reaching your windows. Bamboo blinds can be used indoors as well. They're inexpensive, come in a variety of colors, and can be attractive when hung behind sheers or curtains with a valance.
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     Add another layer of protection to your windows by insulating your curtains. Purchase quilted fabric, or old quilts from a thrift shop, cut them to the size of your window plus extra for hemming, and hang them on a tension rod inside the window frame.
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     Plant trees and shrubs as another line of defense that prevents sunlight from reaching your house. On the patio, potted plants and trees can produce the same results.
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     Cooking heats up your home, so do it early in the morning, later in the evening, cook outdoors or eat cold meals. Avoid turning the oven on.
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     Hang dry your clothes inside while your ceiling fans or floor fans are running. The dampness from the clothes cools the house, and the fans circulate the cool air.
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     Open the blinds, curtains and windows at night to let cool air in. Close them in the morning, before it heats up.
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     Close the fireplace flue.
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     Keep the lights out whenever possible. Even CFL bulbs produce heat. Unplug the electronics when not in use. They will produce heat even when turned off.
 14.
     Check into having an attic fan installed. Many utility companies are offering rebates up to $200 for new installations.
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     Add another layer of insulation in the attic. It's inexpensive, not too difficult, and worth the hassle.
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     Keep yourself cool with cold drinks, and light and loose clothing.

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