 
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS Reduce utility bills through simple maintenance, adjusting thermostats, and purchasing new equipment. Learn about Energy Efficiency Ratings and alternatives to CFCs. Click on the furnace for more information. PAINT Save money and reduce toxins from paints and thinners by choosing wisely, reusing leftovers, and storing properly. Click on the paint for more information. PESTICIDES Protect yourself, your family, and pets: reduce the use of harmful chemical pesticides. Prevent pests, consider less-toxic alternatives, and, when you must, use dangerous products carefully. Click on the pesticides for more information. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents; turn down the thermostat; purchase new appliances labeled ENERGY STAR®. You’ll save energy and save money, too. Click on the washer or dryer for more information. SPORTING GOODS Purchase high quality goods that last longer. Repair what you have. Swap, donate, or sell what you no longer want. Click on the box of sporting goods for more information. PRODUCT PACKAGING Pay for the product, not the package. Avoid single-serve products, buy in bulk or the largest size feasible, choose concentrates, look for reusable or recyclable packaging, say “no bag, thanks.” Click on the laundry detergent for more information.
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Tips for Your Home Basement/Storage Room
