1. If you have large sliding glass doors, place something dark under them during winter months. You will be surprised how much heat can be generated from the sun beating on them.
2. If you heat your home with solar energy, foldable shutters can really make a difference. They should be open during the day when the sun is penetrating the windows. At night, shut the shutters to seal off heat loss through the windows.
3. Choosing Oil For Your Car ? You cannot use just any old oil for your car. Using the wrong grade of oil can reduce mileage up to three percent. Check your car manual for the correct grade.
4. Clean Car Air Filters ? Clean air filters on a car can increase fuel mileage by as much as 10 percent. Change the air filter every time you get a tune up.
5. Cut Lighting Costs ? The lights in your home are huge money wasters. Switch to CFL lights. They last up to 10 times longer and cost less to run.
6. Heating Two Story Homes ? Heat moves up, so you can manipulate it with your multi-level home. Close all vents other than on the lowest floor. Heat will migrate up and you will spend less.
7. Heating Bottom Floors ? If you have a multi-level home, heating the bottom floor can be a bear. To keep rooms warm and avoid a sauna on the top floors, close all doors for the rooms on the bottom floor when the heat is on.
8. Turn off the AC ? When driving, one of the big gas guzzlers is your air conditioning. Only use it when absolutely necessary. Roll down the window and get some fresh air.
9. Financing Energy Efficiency in New York ? If you live in New York, you can get financing for buying energy efficient products for your home. Financing is up to $10,000 and can be used for purchase and installation.
10. Changing Car Filters ? Two energy wasters on your car are the fuel filter and air filter. Change them every 3,000 to 6,000 miles. Any oil change location can do it.
You should notice that the above tips do not really require you to make any drastic changes in your life. It is more a matter of eliminating the sloppy things to save some serious money.
