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Penny Pinching Home is pleased to anounce a new store for laser levels!

A few weeks ago I was in need of a decent level to help hang a number of photos on one wall. They needed to be stright as well, which was a bit hard to do with a tape measure and a pencil.
I ended up making a trip to my local hardware store for something to make the job a bit easier – a simple laser level.

Once I figureed out exactly where I need my nail to hang the 1st photo I simply turned on the laser and projected the laser down the wall. Instantly I knew where every other nail needed to go!
A laser level is a great time saver!

The colors in your House can Reduce Your Energy Bill (sort of anyhow…)
Paint the walls of your home a light color. Dark colors tend to absorb light, requiring you to use more energy from light bulbs to achieve the same effect.

Basically, you’ll need brighter (ie – higher wattage) bulbs to have the same effect in a dark room versus a light room.

A dishwasher that is 90% full uses 4 units of electricity. If it is only 50% full, it still uses 3 units of electricity. Fill the dishwasher to save on your electric bill.

Alex Wilson and John Morrill have assembled a comprehensive guide to energy-saving techniques and devices with two goals in mind: save consumers money and save Earth in the process. Wilson and Morrill offer consumers the latest techniques for making their homes more efficient, comfortable, and cheaper to live in, and they supply energy ratings for appliances, light bulbs, water heaters, windows, heating systems, and more. The language is clear and entertaining; you needn’t to be a technician or an engineer to understand the suggestions and analyses. Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings will prove incredibly useful for people who are about to build a home or remodel, or who simply want to get the most bang for their buck and not waste energy or foul the environment

Review
“Not only does the Guide rate the brand of major home appliances and fixtures for energy efficiency, it also shows how to insulate, landscape and maintain your home in the manner that will make your wallet and your planet greener.”
-E Magazine

As covered before under the Water heater tips post, insulate your water heater!

You’ll save about $40 per year, and the cost should only be able $20 at your local hardware store!

Water heater insulation blankets are designed for gas, oil or electric heaters. White vinyl backed fiberglass blanket. Includes adhesive tape for easy installation. Easy to install with scissors, measuring tape and pencil. Fits up to 60 gallons. R-5.0 insulating value.

– Reduces energy cost
– Easily installed
– R-5.0 Insulating Value

PennyPinchingHome.com is please to introduce a number of store to the site! At each of these stores you will find specific items for your home that will save you money! Check out the individual stores below!

Compact Fluorescent Lights
Wood Stoves