06 Sep 09 Who Else Wants to Reduce His Water Bill?

Every now and then we hear people talk about “the impending” water crisis. Experts believe that in the near future we will not have enough water to meet the daily need of everyone who will share this planet. This will be a grave danger, a serious problem. This problem will have moral, social, psychological, political, and the economic complexity. In situation like this, until our politicians come up with strong agenda to fight this off, they will use pricing to control the crisis. Hence, saving water becomes very important, if we want to keep our monthly budget from bloating. The following tips will come handy in such situations:

Do not leave leaky supply-line unattended. A leak can cost you 1000-2000 gallons of water in one year.
If your tap drips, get it fixed as soon as you can. A drippy tap costs around 140 liters of water every year.
Switch on your dishwasher or washing machine only when they are full to its maximum capacity.
Do not waste water in unnecessary rinsing. Scrape the plates and dishes, and let the dishwasher do the rest of the work.
Do not shower your car with a hosepipe; instead, use sponge and bucket to clean it. The suggested way will also keep you fit.
Have you tried water-free car wash? Try it today.
Are you in the habit of keeping the water running while you shave, apply soap to your hands, or brush your teeth? Change it. It costs you 5 liters of water every day.
Use low-flow shower head. A low-flow shower head uses just 2.5 gallons per minute. It saves 25-60 percent water, on every bath.
Put a maximum cap of 5 minutes to your bathing. Try not to cross this mark.
Do not buy a water-guzzling washing machine or dish washer.
Wash vegetable and fruits in a pan, and water the plant with the water when washing is done.
Do not water the plant every day. Know the plan type and their water requirement before showing them with water-love. Water only when plants need it.
Do not throw those tissues in toilet, use thrash bin instead. This will save you from unnecessary flushing.

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03 Jul 09 Tips To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

The word carbon footprint gets thrown around a lot these days, amid concerns about the effect mankind is having on the environment. But what is a carbon footprint exactly? Well to put it simply, it’s the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide that gets put into the atmosphere as you go about your daily life. Basically everything involving technology emits harmful greenhouse gases like these, as almost everything in our society today involves travel, and every bit of that travel on gas powered vehicles does damage to the environment. But there are some easy ways that you can adjust your life and begin to make a difference, and most importantly reduce the carbon footprint you are stamping on our atmosphere.

Firstly you can do something as simple as turning your thermostat to be a few degrees colder in the winter, and a few degrees warmer in the summer. This won’t affect you in a negative way, as it will be a slight temperature change, but the difference to how much energy you’ll be using up will really add up in the long run. This reduces your carbon footprint, and saves you money in the long run.

Use a dishwasher whenever possible to wash your dishes, as these use less hot water than washing dishes by hand, on average. Hot water is bad, because it exhausts energy and causes more carbon emissions to be released into the environment. So you should shy away from using too much all the time. This means taking shorter showers, and washing your clothes in cold water. Or in fact take a cold shower every once in a while. Studies suggest that cold showers are better for your health, as they strengthen your immune system, and help increase circulation and blood flow throughout your body.

Turn off your lights when you leave a room, even if you’re only going to be gone for a short period of time, as this will conserve more energy than you think. Use a microwave instead of your stove whenever possible, as a microwave uses far less energy than your stove. And just in general follow guidelines like these for using less energy. It’s great for the environment, and will also save you money in the long run.

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17 May 09 How to Install a Refrigerator

Refrigerator and installation? Don’t we just plug it into the socket and it gets going? If this is how you think refrigerators are made operational then this title might have sounded intriguing. Let’s break the bad news, contrary to the popular belief this is not the right way to start using your refrigerator. It requires proper installation before you can use it to its maximum capacity without damaging the machine. In order to install your refrigerator, you need to pass through the following three steps: location setup, transportation, and Installation. Let’s discuss each one of them individually.

Location setup: As we all know a household refrigerator is conceived and designed to be used indoor, so keep it away from direct sun light. Another thing that you need to care about while installing is the proximity of the heat source to the refrigerator. Do not install it near an oven, a dishwasher, a stove, a radiator or any other kind of heat source. The ideal temperature range in which the refrigerator will work effectively and efficiently lies between 55° F (13° C) and 110° F (43° C). Installing a refrigerator in the room that has temperature higher than 110° F (43° C) will damage the machine. Also, give enough breathing space (at least ½”) at the back and at the top of the refrigerator for the air to circulate freely.

Transportation: Moving a refrigerator is slightly tricky. Always move the refrigerator upright, and if it is a problem then consider laying it on its back while transporting. Never move a refrigerator on its side. Once the refrigerator is brought to the desired location, allow at least 30 minutes for the refrigerator to sit upright before switching it on to avoid any internal damage to the machine.

Installation: A proper leveling is an important part of the installation process. If the refrigerator is properly leveled then the refrigerator door would shut by itself, if opened to a 45-degree angle. Set the level at the top and move the refrigerator in its place. If the refrigerator is not properly leveled, remove the front grill from refrigerator’s feet, and use the adjustment screw to either push the front legs of the refrigerator up or down, depending upon the requirement. Leveling screws could be found in the front corners of the leveling feet. If you got a refrigerator with water and ice dispenser facility then connect the supply line to the back of the fridge. Now, run the refrigerator empty for at least 4 hours, before stuffing it with food items and leftovers.

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