1. Check your bill statements and inspect any extra services you're being charged for such as call forward or voice messaging on your phone bill. Cancel any services you don't need.
2. Order basic cable, rather than full cable service with high-priced premium. F you can live without it, consider going without cable. But some cable/internet companies charge extra for people who seek internet service without cable.
3. Call your cable company and see if any reduction can be made to your bill statement. Explain that you're having financial complications, and the representative will be more than likely to assist you as an attempt to keep you as a customer.
4. Recycle when you can at a recycling center nearby grocery stores. The amount of money you receive can go towards groceries. Or by recycling yourself, you can reduce the amount of garbage service fee.
5. Keep curtains closed on south-facing windows when the heat is at its prime to keep your home cool.
6. Cook with small appliances that don't produce as much heat during the summer time such as a toaster, microwave, slow cooler, or electric skillet. Avoid using the stove or oven.
7. Use a draft stopper or a rolled up towel and place it at the base of your doors to keep the cold winter air from entering your home.
8. Layer when it gets cold, rather than resorting to turn on the central heating system.
9. Turn off the water while you're brushing your teeth or shaving.
10. Run the dishwasher and washing machine with full loads.
11. Call your water company and find out what your peak hours are. This is the least expensive time to use services available to you.
12. Fix leaky faucets and running toilets immediately.
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