So what ever happened to our water bill?
A few months ago I put a full bottle of water in out toilet reservoir in hopes of lowering our water bill. The bottle is still there, saving us around 16.9 fluid ounces each time we flush. It’s not much, but it’s something. Over the course of three months it should show on our bill. That is, if our bill ever came. We’re still waiting.
I suppose the next step to take is to call the solar panel guy (story for later) and get some compact flourescent bulbs. According to Energy Star’s calculator we can save a significant amount of money by switching our bulbs. I don’t think that the savings would be nearly as much if not for the recent rate hikes in CT (within a year our bills will be 50% higher than they were a year ago). I’m pretty sure this will bring our kWH price from around 12 cents to around 18 cents. And that sucks.
For those of you who are curious, we are going with CitizenRe for the solar panels. We’re renting them, not paying for them. It’s confusing to explain, but if you go to the site and sign up, mentiont hat I referred you.
Posted on 2007-03-01
So a few months ago we put a bottle of water in the tank of our toilet. I read it on a webste and Amber thought it was a neat idea. I know that it’s a little thing, but it makes a difference. Or I hope so anyway.
I’ll let you know when we get our next water bill, but it’s nice to know that I’ll have used 16.9 oz. less with each flush. Nice for the envirionment and nice for my wallet.
Posted on 2007-01-25
You know, for $10, I might just get a few pairs of Starbury Cyclones. They have a similar look to the New Blanace 574s but certainly don’t carry that same price tag. It’s a tough choive because I know that Starury isn’t helping the Knicks the way he’s playing at the moment being Mr. “I Don’t Play Defense”, but $10 shoes are $10 shoes man!
My father refuses to buy shoes for more than $6. Or as close to $6 as he can get them. He’ll wear them until they look more like sandals than shoes too. He always had money for better shoes, he just never bought any.
Posted on 2006-09-07
I usually drink soft drinks at work. I’ll have a Pepsi with lunch and occasionally I’ll have another if the day is dragging.
BAM! $2.50 down the hole.
So instead, I’m buying up a stock of these Crystal Light On the Go packages. I like the iced tea it makes, it’s certainly less calories I would intake daily (the less the better if I’m gonna look soooo good for the wedding) and if I can cut back $5 a week on soda, then we’re looking at over $200 a year in savings.
I like that idea. Today is day one.
Posted on 2006-08-29
