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Change incandescent to compact
fluorescent bulbs
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Use power strips
with turnoff switch
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Insulate you hot
water heater
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Service your
furnace every two years
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Lower your
home's temperature - carefully for seniors
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Set your washer
to "cold water", dryer to "automatic sensor" instead of
"timer"
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Weather-strip
your doors
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Lower water
temperature to 120 degrees, or until shower-comfortable
temperature
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Add timers or
light sensors to lighting
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Install low-flow
shower head
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Check your
pipes, toilets, and faucets for leaks
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Run dishwasher
only when full
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Water lawns and
gardens in the morning
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Use a drip-hose
or irrigation system to water gardens
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Retrofit your
faucets with aerators