Have you ever left the light on after leaving the bathroom? Sure you have. How about after leaving your room? Trust me, everyone does. Here are some tips on how to save electricity and cut down on the bill.

Before you leave a room, shut off the light. After you leave the John, turn off the light. If you really want to cut down on the bill, then turn to solar power. It's difficult to put up, but the benefits are extraordinary! After you are done using a kitchen appliance, unplug it. That is one way to really save energy. If you're watching T.V. and you're finished with your show, turn off the T.V. Just turning off the T.V. isnt enough. Switch the main power button "OFF," or just unplug it. Appliances left on standby use 85% of the energy they would use if they were fully turned on!

If you leave your house for prolonged periods of time, turn down the thermostat a couple of degrees. The ideal temperature for a house is 68*F. For my family, when the time is around 10:00 pm, we turn down the heat to about 65*F. If you do this you can save about 10-30$ a month! Well, if you look outside durning the summer months, you should see EXTREME heat. Ya, a lot of heat. Have you ever wondered what you could do to save electricity on heating your house WITHOUT using electricity to do it? Well, in the summer, keep your curtains closed during the day, to let the coolnes stay in your house, then open your curtains during the night, to let the night's cold air come in and cool your house. You look outside and watch a blizzard. You also wonder how you can save electricity and Money ($$) by using a non-electric way to heat your house. Here's how. During the day, open your curtains to let the sunshine warm your house. During the night, close your curtains to retain the heat you gained during the day.

If you have a yard, and your windows face south, consider planting a leafy tree. During hot seasons the leaves will provide shade and help keep your house cooler. During the winter (if you live far enough north), the tree will drop its leaves and let in the light - keeping your house warmer. You might be surprised by how much money you'll save on heating/cooling costs just by providing a little shade for your house. Flower gardens with tall plants help retain moisture, and gardens require less water (and energy to mow) than your lawn. Low-growing evergreens planted around the basement help keep warmth in and wind out. A trellis draped with vines or climbing perennials can cool ground floor windows facing west.

Electric Tumble dryers use up the 2nd most energy in the household, apart from the fridge. Instead of using a dryer, go outside and hang your clothes up.

These tips should help you become greener and cut down on the electricity bill!