With the impending new year upon us, I have decided that this year I will find one new way each month to save money around the house. This can include energy efficiency, water savings, or changing the way I do something.
So, yesterday I used two 20oz plastic soda bottles and filled the bottom with marbles. I filled about 1/3 of the bottom with the marbles I had and then filled the rest of the bottle with water. I took the label off the outside as I was worried that the label would come off and clog my toilet. I then put those bottles in my toilet tank and placed them in a spot that I believe they won't be able to move that easily. I am hoping that with each flush I can use less water (a little more"green") and ultimately save on the water bill. Dec 24th I received last month's bill and it was $44.00. So I will see in one month what if any savings I have received from this.
I plan on this being a month adventure. Would love to hear any ideas that you may have or things that you do to save money. I must add I already hang to dry and laundry I can. My husband was nice enough to hang 5 clothes lines in the basement for me last year. I also turn off every light I can and unplug items we are not using. The water heater was turned down last month 2 degrees and I turn down the heat during the day at least 3 degrees.
