ENTER THE MICKEY AND JAMIE "SAVE ENERGY-SAVE MONEY" CONTEST AND YOU COULD WIN 20 LOW ENERGY CFL BULBS
By now many of you are aware that we've been handing out low-energy, CFL lightbulbs to homeowners as we make our walks through the Westwood neighborhood. We believe that regardless of ones politics; saving energy and saving money while helping our environment are all good goals and to that end we are sponsoring these bi-monthly give-aways in the Westwood area to focus attention on this worthy issue.
All you have to do to enter is email us at Jamie@MickeyAndJamie.com or call us at 310-442-1398 and provide us with your name, address, phone number and email address.
It is our promise to you that your information will be held in the highest confidence and will never be sold or divulged to any other sources and we will never spam you or barrage your email account with useless information.
Here are some other ways to save money and save energy:
1. Save money in the bathroom Buy water-efficient shower heads. With low-flow models, a family of four can cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month — and yet not feel much difference in water pressure. Two we like: Kohler's Master Shower Eco (kohler.com) and Niagara Conservation's Earth Massage (niagaraconservation.com).
2. Bring home superhero plants. Certain greens can help remove indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde and benzene. Don't have the gardening gene? Golden pothos, English ivy, and peace lilies are all easy-to-grow toxin fighters.
3. Recycle rechargeables Cell phones, digital cameras, and camcorders have made these batteries more popular than ever, but in certain states — Florida, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Vermont — it's illegal to throw them away. Wherever you live, you can find a nearby store that will recycle them for you; just go to rbrc.org.
4. Adjust fridge and freezer tempsRefrigerators eat up the most electricity in the household. Maximize efficiency by keeping the fridge at 37° F. and the freezer at 0° F.
5. Lighten up with energy savings Consider using compact fluorescent light bulbs (See Above). They cost a bit more than regular bulbs, but you'll lower your electric bill and pay less in the long run — CFLs last up to 10 times longer than traditional ones. (Worried that fluorescents will fill your house with a greenish glow? That's no longer a problem. When we compared a regular bulb with a GE Energy Star Qualified CFL, testers couldn't tell the difference.) You can buy CFLs at most hardware and home stores. To save more on lighting, install dimmer switches and use timers, indoors and out.
6. Recycle smart From furniture to electronics, one person's trash is another's treasure — so when you want to dispose of an old item, don't make the dump your first stop. Two sites with alternatives: freecycle.org and earth911.org.
For more suggestions and to view the complete article visit: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/green-eco-friendly-tips-0606.
