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Consider adding a low-temperature alarm for your home, especially the type that sends alerts to your cellphone. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/PLB_10

If a breaker trips immediately after it's reset, then leave it alone until a professional electrician can inspect it. If you keep flipping the breaker, and you risk causing a fire. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_egf_5

To keep your refrigerator smelling fresh and help eliminate odors, place an opened box of baking soda on a shelf. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com//baking-soda-fridge

If your utility provider has lower off-peak rates, run your dryer during off-peak periods. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_dy_1

To prevent harmful radiation from leaking out, never operate your microwave when anything is preventing its door from closing properly. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_mw_9

Installing noise reducing pads under the feet of your washer can cut down on the sound coming from your washing machine. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/WA_11

A light bulb that burns out frequently can be a sign that the bulb is too high a wattage for the fixture. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_egf_4

Especially if you have smaller children or elderly in or visiting your home, consider installing anti-scald devices on all faucets. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/PLB_13

To save energy, use the cool-down cycle to allow the clothes to finish drying from the residual heat in the dryer. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com//tip_dryer-inside-c

If your washer still has rubber water supply hoses, you should consider replacing them with high-quality, reinforced stainless-steel braided hoses. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/WA_10

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

Here are some tips for adapting your lifestyle to comfortably living with one degree less air conditioning in your home. READ ARTICLE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com//article/art_sqeeze

Consider installing chlorine water filters for your home, either as a whole-house filter, or least at each shower head, where breathing chlorinated steam mist creates the greatest health hazard. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/PLB_12

Extension cords are a common cause of electrical fires, and great care should be taken when using them. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_egf_2

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://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/tip/tip_mw_4

Now is a great time to learn how to get the most benefit for your lawn while using the least of amount of water. READ ARTICLE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com//article/art_lawn_w

If you have small children living in or visiting your home, you should consider placing child locks on kitchen drawers that contain knives or sharp tools. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/KITC_10

Regardless of the ages of your household members, it's a good idea to install LED night lights along the entire path from each bedroom to the bathroom. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/BATH_13

Consider installing energy-saving dimmer switches for the light switches in your home where you want to be able to adjust room lighting needs. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/LITE_12

Add a non-interruptible power supply to keep your security system operating for longer than just your system’s backup battery will allow. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/SS_11

Consider installing sun-control window shadings or reflective films on your south or west facing windows. LEARN MORE: https://garylongstreet.home-wizard.com/social/idea/WIND_10