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20 Gas & Electric Money Savings Tips
Tyrannus Rolle
Did you get sticker shock when you opened your last utility bill If you did, youre not alone. People have reported huge increases in their energy bills. My gas bill went up about 40%, so I decided to make my home more energy efficient. You would be surprised just how much you can lower your utility bills by taking a few of these simple steps. Here are 20 quick and easy tips:
Close the heating vents.
Closing the heating vents or radiators in an unoccupied room can save 5-1
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