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PRINTEnergy Saving Ideas
Yesterday, I spoke about being frugal. Today here are a few easy things you can do:
> Instead of using wrapping paper, try using something recyclable, such as a kitchen tea towel, a pretty pillowcase, a linen napkin or tinfoil. You can also use pieces of wallpaper or the colorful comic section of the Sunday paper.
> By a refrigerator with reduced chlorofluoro-carbon (CFC) in its foam insulation.
> Organize your refrigerator so the air circulates over, under and around food.
> Use a microwave whenever possible. They use less energy than conventional ovens.
> Car pool or use public transportation. You’ll help cut down on gas consumption, noise and air pollution.
If you have any suggestions on how to save energy, send me a note at pgeiger@farmersalmanac.com.
Peter Geiger is the Editor of the Farmers' Almanac. Read his full biography here.Free Weekly eNewsletter
Farmers' Almanac Long Range Weather
February 8th - February 11th
- Northeast U.S.
Wet snow mixed with rain Mid-Atlantic north through New England; slushy accumulations of 4+" possible.
- Midwest/Great Lakes U.S.
Accumulating snows Kentucky, Ohio, then clearing. Fair elsewhere.
- Southeast U.S.
Wet snow Tennessee, western North Carolina; wintry mix northern Mississippi, Alabama. Elsewhere, rain, then clearing.
- North Central U.S.
Drier, much colder.
- South Central U.S.
Snow parts of Arkansas, then clearing, cold. Clear, much colder elsewhere.
- Northwest U.S.
Drier, but colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Drier, but noticeably colder.
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My husband invented a bale burning stove that will heat at least four poultry houses at once to help cut down on the cost of fuel.