Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Phentex

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8. This is awesome!

Wed Aug 29, 2012, 09:13 AM

Aug 2012

For a while we flushed our old toilets with water from the shower. It wasn't too bad overall. I think this is when the drought was really bad and we were doing all we could to conserve. Eventually we got new low flow toilets and I love 'em!

The window replacement was one of the best things we ever did. Before, the windows would sweat and you could feel a draft around some of them. Some of them had been painted shut and they were a pain to clean. Now, the whole house feels better. When you walk upstairs, you don't feel the air change the way it used to feel. We went with vinyl and cleaning is so easy.

I second the freezer idea!

Great job!

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My efforts at frugal living [View all] Kaleva Aug 2012 OP

Great stuff, Kaleva and a huge kudos to you. cbayer Aug 2012 #1

I'm having fun doing it! Kaleva Aug 2012 #3

You are right, frugal living is more labor intensive Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #2

Took your advice about the clothes lines in the basement. Kaleva Aug 2012 #4

I like the vinegar idea. You will have to let us know if it works. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #5

Got the clothes lines up today. Kaleva Aug 2012 #6

You make me feel lazy. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #7

If you are going to have a chest freezer full of food put a temperature alarm on it.. Fumesucker Aug 2012 #9

Very good suggestion. Curmudgeoness Aug 2012 #10

This is awesome! Phentex Aug 2012 #8

An update Kaleva Sep 2012 #11

Wow! You are kicking butt, but you need to eat better. cbayer Sep 2012 #12

The interesting things that are available! Kaleva Sep 2012 #15

Reading that you were burning wood scraps reminded me of something. Lars39 Sep 2012 #13

Free pallets on Craigslist are as prolific as free couches and tube TVs. Robb Sep 2012 #14

I have an illegal (according to code) setup as far as the woodstove is concerned. Kaleva Sep 2012 #16

Thinking about your water heater and cold laundry wash Starboard Tack Sep 2012 #17

I haven't thought about it. Kaleva Sep 2012 #18

Saving on heating costs this winter by freezing my butt off Kaleva Sep 2012 #19

Good luck quitting smoking! mkultra321 Sep 2012 #20

I am trying to quit smoking, but it isn't easy. RebelOne Sep 2012 #21

I had switched to Murano brand cigars at about $1.33 a pack Kaleva Sep 2012 #22

An update Kaleva Sep 2012 #23

New update Kaleva Oct 2012 #24

A couple of thoughts (and a big welcome back!) cbayer Oct 2012 #26

Good question about the amount of water I use. Kaleva Oct 2012 #27

Dishes, and other points cprise Jun 2013 #53

For lighting at night Shankapotomus Oct 2012 #25

Wow, you are an inspiration! positiveidea Oct 2012 #28

Update Kaleva Oct 2012 #29

11/03/12 Kaleva Nov 2012 #30

Just want you to know I love reading your posts. Very inspirational! Starboard Tack Nov 2012 #33

thank you for posting... hopeful68 Nov 2012 #31

Looking at my gas and electricity usage history Kaleva Nov 2012 #32

Monthly Budget -Updated 1/24/13 Kaleva Nov 2012 #34

Thanks to those who find this interesting! Kaleva Nov 2012 #35

Dehydrating apples today Kaleva Nov 2012 #36

I am on Social Security and have been told the cost of living adjustment RebelOne Nov 2012 #37

Back when I was working, I thought nothing of $20 or even a $100 Kaleva Nov 2012 #38

I have been reading Worried senior Dec 2012 #39

interesting read. Thanks for sharing Liberal_in_LA Dec 2012 #40

Update: 12/1/12 Kaleva Dec 2012 #41

Push mower we can do it Dec 2012 #42

Thanks! Bookmarked. Kaleva Dec 2012 #43

No problem, I think you will love that mower we can do it Dec 2012 #44

You can reuse canning lids provided you don't distort them during removal. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2012 #45

I'm hoping to work with the ex next year doing canning. Kaleva Dec 2012 #46

Update 1/4/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #47

Update 1/10/13 Edited 1/12/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #48

What I did... Elron Aven Jan 2013 #49

Update 1/17/13 Kaleva Jan 2013 #50

Update 5/17/13 Kaleva May 2013 #51

I love reading your posts Worried senior May 2013 #52

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Enjoy your posts. Sienna86 Jun 2013 #55