Slashing your elctricity bill is something I have been interested in since logging into Homestead Blogger for the first time.  Now I am coming to you to ask for your favorite hints and ideas on the subject.

I am going to try to hang laundry in the laundry room to dry and thus save the energy used by the dryer.

I have also been talking to hubby about unplugging electronics and other household items at night when they are not in use.  My question on this is, hubby tells me the only items that still use some elctricity when not being used are electronics like the VCR/DVD player, the TV etc. and it doesn't save any energy to unplug lamps, the coffee pot and mixer, etc.  Is this true?

During the day when it is just Noah and I at home, I turn the thermostat down a few degrees and we put on sweaters and such.  When hubby is home, he likes it warmer in the house, so I turn it back up for the few hours before going to bed to warm up the house for him. 

I don't run the washer unless there is a full load of clothes.

Do any of you have any other ideas for me??? I realize there must be other ways to slash our electricity bills but I just can't think of a thing!

God's Blessings,

Amy Jo