Powering Down

I'm reposting an energy-saving tip which Donnie and I originally implemented last year. Sticking with this strategy has made a noticeable dent in our monthly electric bill.

Did you ever notice that your cable box, VCR, DVD player, and other entertainment electronics are still ON even when you’re not using them? Talk about a waste of electricity!

Save some cash, and be a good steward of the earth’s precious resources, by really turning your electronics OFF when they aren’t in use. Donnie and I have ours plugged into a power strip, which we simply switch on and off as needed.

Doing this doesn’t save us hundreds of dollars a month, but it’s a small, painless step in the right direction. And who doesn't love saving money (and natural resources) with what can only be described as less-than-minimal effort!

Just remember: Don’t try this if you have a DVR hooked up to your TV, because then none of your shows will record.