Frugal Tips

Before I try and add some frugal tips to our repertory I thought I would give you all just a bit of information about the picture I posted for Remembrance Day.

The log was a 200 year old elm that a person donated to be used for this purpose. It had to dry out a bit before it could be carved. The man who carved it came from Manitoba I believe, and used a chainsaw for most of the carving (he has also done some carving of a few of the dead trees in the city). The Soldier Tree as we call it used to be on the property of the person who donated the log. However, a few years back he decided it would be better seen in the city, so it was moved to the court house block, and situated very close to cenotaph. Our Manitoba carver came back and now there are some benches to sit on and admire his work, and pray for those who gave their lives.

We also have another carved tree in memory of the 21 RCAF pilots who lost their lives training at the old airport south of the city. The man who carved this one got photos of those pilots and each one is featured along with a carving of the plane they were flying when the training went downhill. That monument is out at our new airport. They are waiting for the last 4 pictures to have them added.

I have a few frugal tips to share with all of you. Probably most of them are common place to you, but there could be one or two new ones.

Always unplug idle devices.

Switch to LED bulbs. 

Install Smart thermostats.

Seal gaps and cracks around windows, doors and basement.

Use natural light whenever possible.

Upgrade to energy efficient appliances.

Adjust thermostat settings.

Have regular HVAC maintenance done.

Air dry clothing as much as possible.

Use a power strip to plug in devices. Much easier to throw one switch.

Upgrade windows if you can.

Plant shade trees for summer cooling.

Use ceiling fans more often.

Wash clothes in cold water where possible. Always rinse in cold water.

Fix leaky faucets.

Hopefully there are a few new ideas.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.