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Old 19-07-2011, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by TrevorW View Post
you get fresh vegetables that taste like vegetables as well, although some farmers might not appreciate it

also instead of using a dryer hang a clothes line under the patio and hang out the big items

if it's cold don't turn the heater up just put on a jumper

make sure no electrical item is left in standby mode

change all you light globes to fluro

don't turn lights on during the day open the blinds and let the sunlight in

re-cycle grey water

have a house with a tin roof, vented and insulated will be 5-10% cooler in the summer
Solar hot water with a backup, preferably gas. Why is that not mandatory on all houses? My backup doesn't get used for 8 months a year. Simple, cheap, reliable and proven.

Walk to work or bus or train or bicycle.

I don't own a clothes drier or dishwasher and don't miss them. When the heater is on doors are shut, particularly the toilet and bathroom.
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