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Hot water from the tap should never be used for cooking or drinking, as it has higher risks for chemical and bacteriological contaminations. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/tip/hot_1?desc=1

If your refrigerator is more than 10-15 years old, consider upgrading to a new, higher-efficiency refrigerator. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/idea/REF_10?desc=1

When watering your lawn, be sure that sprinklers are pointed away from your home. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_lwn_1

Instead of a cut tree, consider buying a living holiday tree that you can plant outside after the holidays. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/idea/HL_10?desc=1

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Always turn off or cancel the program timer on your microwave before opening the door on your microwave. Sudden opening of the door can cause the unit's safety fuse to blow. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_mw_4?desc=1

90 percent of the energy needed to wash clothes is used for heating the water, so choose as low a temperature as is needed for cleaning each load. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_wa_1?desc=1

Consider installing a bicycle hoist to increase useable space in your garage. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/soci//garage-bike-hoist

Do not use any electrical heating device, ice pick, knife, or other sharp objects to remove frost from your freezer, as this could damage your freezer's inner lining. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/soci//tip_frost-freezer

A low-cost way to save energy in your home is to install rubber gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on exterior walls, to help eliminate air leaks. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/idea/EGF_11?desc=1

Be sure to check any places where pipes or wires penetrate the outside of your wood siding, and add caulking to seal the areas around these penetrations. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/idea/WSD_10?desc=1

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Don’t leave hot water in kitchen or shower hoses. The hoses will last longer if before you shut them off you run cold water through them after using hot water. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_plb_1

Consider installing a lint alarm for your dryer. Dryers operate at high temperatures, and lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires. LEARN MORE: https://bertwelsh.home-wizard.com/social/idea/DY_12?desc=1