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Save on Your Electric Bill by Being Smart About the AC

Other parents share their money saving tips. For those who live in hot climates, the air conditioner is a big user of electricity during the summer months. These tips will help you save money on your air conditioner's energy use.

Buy Off-Season Plants

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's how one mom saves money by buying and growing out-of-season plants.

Save Electricity: Refrigerator

Other parents share their money saving tips. Your refrigerator is a big electricity user in your home. These tips will help you save money on your refrigerator's energy use.

SOS Pads

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for saving money on SOS pads.

Dusting Mitt

Other parents share their money saving tips. Save money with this hint for a dusting mitt.

Timer for Lights

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's how one mom saved on her electric bill with a light timer.

Water Heater

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip to save money on your water heater.

Save 10 Percent Around the House

Other parents share their money saving tips. Follow the 10 percent rule and save money.

Homemade Bubble Bath

Other parents share their money saving tips. Most kids love bubble baths, but they can be fairly expensive. Here's a tip to save money by making homemade bubble bath for your kids.

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Other parents share their money saving tips. Find out how this stay-at-home mom saves by growing her own vegetables.

Garden Compost

Other parents share their money saving tips. Make your own compost for your garden and save money.

Plant a Garden

Other parents share their money saving tips. Reward yourself and save with a backyard garden.

Homemade Bath Oils

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip to save money by making homemade bath oils.

Household Uses for Clothes Pins

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for using regular clothes pins around your house.

Yogurt and Septic Tanks

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for using yogurt to possibly help your septic tank.

Pay Cash for Home Repair

Other parents share their money saving tips. Paying cash for home repairs might get you a discount. Find out how.

Cleaning a Bathtub

Other parents share their money saving tips. Can't get your bathtub clean? Here's a tip that is inexpensive and really works.

Save on Dishwasher Soap

Other parents share their money saving tips. You might be able to use much less soap in your dishwasher. Here's how.

Save With Concentrated Cleaner

Other parents share their money saving tips. Here's a tip for how you can save money by buying a large bottle of concentrated cleaner.

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