Living Smart Tips

1. Replace frequently used light bulbs with compact fluorescents.

2. Water boils more quickly if there is a lid on the pan.

3. Water your lawn only in the morning or evening.

4. Bring cloth bags when you shop. One 15 to 20-year-old tree only makes enough paper for 700 grocery bags.

5. Buy products produced locally. It will save energy because products haven't traveled across the globe to get to you.

6. Check into telecommuting, carpooling and public transit to help cut mileage and car maintenance costs.

7. Clear out your car; extra weight decreases gas mileage.

8. In the winter, open your drapes on a sunny day, allowing the sun to warm the room.

9. Install double-pane windows, or add weather stripping around existing windows and doors.

10. Use the self-cleaning feature in your oven only when absolutely necessary.

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