According to the United States Department
of energy, the average household spends about $1,300 on electricity annually.
This is a lot
of money and things such
as the weather;
the types of lights
used and the frequent
use of
appliances are
the deciding factors.
Can anything
be done
to make
this go down?
The answer is yes. By
reading these tips, the money saved
can be used
for other expenses.
1. The weather surely gets hot in
the summer. It
could go up
to 90 degrees
or higher
and the
only way
to stay cool is using an
air conditioner.
People should use curtains and shades to reduce the effort of
this appliance in cooling the room under these hot conditions.
The doors and
windows in the house must also be closed so the
air doesnt go out enabling
it to circulate in the
designated area. The filters of this household appliance should be cleaned
every 3 months to keep it in good condition.
2. The
wattage of the bulbs determines how much electricity is
consumed. These should be checked because
there are some
brands available that are just
as bright as
others that dont use
a lot of power.
3. If
there is no one in the room, the lights and other appliances such as the computer must be
turned off. This
can help prevent overloads or short circuits
from happening that may start a fire in the
home. 4. Many households
have washers and dryers. If the practice is to do the laundry every other
day, perhaps
doing this
twice a
week when the load is full is advisable. This can also save some money
when paying for gallons of water used
during the month.
5. The refrigerator and
freezer should be
defrosted and cleaned every 2 weeks. This
prevents the ice from getting too thick which may cause this machine to break down.
6. People have to cook in order to eat. The person can try using range
top burners instead of ovens that use up a lot of electricity.
7. People who live in
cold climates need a
heater to warm the home. A blanket can be use to wrap around it to
lessen the
power used inside and while taking a shower.
There are many things that people pay for when owning a home. The homeowner can monitor the
electric bills the few past months and
see if the steps taken has shown
improvements when the
next one arrives.
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We
are all used
to seeing
the many advertisements
on our televisions about
protecting ourselves
and our children
from the summer sun, but do
we ever think about protecting our pets? Probably not. However
cats and dogs can
get sun burnt
too and with
the same terrible consequences that
causes, including the possibility
of skin cancer.
Cats who
are outside
a lot
during the summer, especially those with
light coloured
fur are particularly
at risk from the effects
of the
sun and the heat. So before we
let our pets outside
on a summer’s
day we must
make sure we provide adequate care for
them, just as we
would for our children and ourselves.
Areas particularly at risk on
your pets are their ears.
They often have
a much
lighter covering of fur and this makes
them much more likely
to burn
in the sun. Add this to the
fact that
cats will
often spend
hours laying in the
sun and the
risks of skin cancer rise dramatically. Often in Mediterranean
countries you will often see a lot of cats with both their ears missing.
This is because that the region receives a lot of hot sunny weather and skin cancer on cats has
become so common that owners will often ask the vet to remove the cats ears to reduce the risk of them catching skin cancer.
Another method used
is to have the ears
tattooed all
over in
black; this helps to reflect the sun and provides protection.
Of course there are other simpler methods to protect
your pet from the effects of the sun. Simply
remember when you let
your pet out on a hot summers
day, make sure you rub a high factor sun cream onto the ears and
areas which are not as covered with a thick layer of
fur. Some
breeds have a very thin covering of fur all over, and it might be safer to keep
these breeds
inside on very hot sunny days.
Also make sure that you provide plenty of fresh water for your
pet which is
readily available all through the day. Perhaps have several
bowls of water dotted about the garden in a cool
spot. Of course making sure that there are plenty of shady places that your
pet can keep cool is essential. The
affects of
heat stroke can come on very fast and if not treated
promptly can be fatal. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heat stroke i.e. is
panty very heavily and seems to be
wobbly on their legs and disorientated. Cool them down immediately in a bath of cool water and then
take them immediately to a vet.
All of the above are quite
simple and affective
steps, which will protect your pet
during the summer
months. A little time and thought
could save both you and your pet any suffering and will
ensure that summertime is enjoyed
by every member of your family. More helpful
tips for looking after our cat can be
found at
http://www.our-happy-cat.comCopyright 2007 Kate Tilmouth.
