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Green Tips

The following are a few Green Tips.

Change to fluorescent light bulbs in your home, this will help you save money on your electric bill and it also helps the environment. If every home in the United States changed out all the light bulbs, it would be the equivalent of taking one million cars off the streets.
Turn off computers at night. don't just put them to sleep. You will save an average of 4 cents a day which ads up to $14.60 a year. You can also use a "smart strip" to help you save energy. Call Electricians of Dallas for more details.
Use both sides of paper. If you have a printer with a double sided print option use it. You will save half of the amount of paper you would have normally used.
Don't get bottled water. Instead of bottled water get a reusable container to carry water.
Don't pre-heat the oven. Unless needed, just turn the oven on after you put the dish in it. Also, to see if it's finished just look through the glass instead of opening it.
Turn down your thermostat. Every degree lower in the winter or higher in the summer you put it is a 10% decrease on your energy bill.
Turn off your lights. Turn off lights when you are not using them. One way to help is to ad motion sensor switches in rooms. The motion sensor will detect no motion in a room and automatically turn the light off. For more information on these motion sensor switches call Electricians of Dallas at 972-418-0691.
Buy rechargeable batteries.
Plant a tree. It's good for the air, can keep you cool and it can increase your property value.
Buy local produce. Consider how much energy it takes for produce from another country to come here. If possible, buy local.