Comments on: Save Money on Your Utilities

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:16:02 +0000

These are some great tips. I’m going to go over them again more slowly and see if there are some things we’re not doing that we could be.

I will agree; however, with the commenter that said, don’t give up your land line. Aside from the 911, I’ve had instances where all of a sudden my cell wouldn’t work inside the house, and in the house we used to live in, no one’s cell would work inside. It was awful! And, as you mentioned, most cable, internet, and phone services are tied together. We actually have a cheaper bill because we bundle these services.

Leah
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/lcourtneymom

By: angela

angela — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:09:17 +0000

a note about not cancelling your cell phone because of 911 use – check your cell phone. *most* cell phones, if you dial 112 it will connect you with local authorities and they can locate you usually based on gps/signal.

By: Kendra at Handprints On The Wall

Kendra at Handprints On The Wall — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:21:17 +0000

Celltrade is a great idea. I hadn’t heard of it before. Thanks for these tips. I was just thinking this morning about how we need to insulate around the door better. There’s a terribly cold draft coming from it!!

By: DP

DP — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:52:18 +0000

DO NOT cancel your landline.

If you ever need to call 911, it is best to call from your landline. The 911 operator will know exactly where you are, even if you hang up. If you call from your cell phone, “911″ will not know your exact location. They will only know the “area” you are in (usually about a 5 mile radius). Just a suggestion!

By: laura

laura — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:37:26 +0000

It’s great to see a post showing that cloth diapering can work and not impact negatively on your utility bills! With new technology (and a clothesline!) cloth can really help you lower baby expenses!
http://www.valleyclothdiapers.ca

By: Lemon Tartlet

Lemon Tartlet — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:27:43 +0000

If your computer uses DSL, you can’t cancel your phone alltogether but you *can* get what’s called Naked DSL. The phone line stays connected, but they drop the price for the phone not to have a useable dial tone. It’s a lot cheaper!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:41:25 +0000

Unfortunately we live in an apartment that isn’t very well insulated and has a south-eastern exposure

We bought fans last night because during the day, it’s almost futile to have the a/c running because it can’t keep up with the hot sun pouring in. We have light blocking shades, but it makes it so gloomy in the house. I would prefer to just shut the a/c off and turn the fans on.

Great tips!