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It’s August and we still have some hot summer weather
left, so how about a few money saving tips.
If you have whole-house air conditioning or just use
window units, make sure that you clean or replace your filters often.
You will save in the long run. Actually you should have your unit
checked by an expert in the spring before you have to turn it on.
Make sure that you set the thermostat at the temperature
you want and leave it there. By turning the thermostat up and down, you
just use more electric and it won’t cool your house any faster. Make
sure that you close off any unused rooms and close the vents in those
rooms.
If you hear any strange sounds or feel any vibrations
from your unit or units, shut them off immediately and call an expert to
check it. You will be cool and happy.
If you want to keep Fluffy and Fido flea and tick free,
try this remedy. I used it on Troubles, my four-footed friend. She moved
from the barn to the house to my lap to the bottom of my bed. I filled a
spray bottle with a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. I sprayed
Troubles twice this summer and have not found a tick on her. She has
only had one flea and that was between her eyes where I can’t spray. I
read that you can also substitute mouthwash for vinegar. I haven’t tried
that. Fluffy and Fido will smell like a tossed salad or a dentist’s
office, but it is inexpensive and available.
Just a few summer suggestions.
My thought for the month: Teachers open the doors for
you, but you must walk in and open your minds for them.
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