Use Water Wisely

When you brush your teeth, do you leave the water running? That's a lot of water and electricity being used for no reason.

The same thing goes for shaving, leave the water off! Turn it on when necessary.

Time to do the laundry? Make sure it's a full load, not just a couple of shirts and pants.

Half-loads use up a lot of water and electricity which could be better suited for a full load. That way, more clothes get washed and you don't waste a lot of water. Also, keep it on cold—using hot water using more electricity, which will skyrocket your bill.

Adjust the Thermostat

When you're off at work, you don't need your thermostat set to how it is when you're home. After all, you're not there so it's just wasted electricity.

Adjust your thermostat so when you leave, it won't come on as often. Lowering it by at least 10 to 15 degrees will be enough to save a whopping 5 to 10 percent on your bill every year. How's that for going green?

Unplug Chargers

Chargers for all of our devices have become an essential part of our lives. We need them to fuel our phones, tablets, and smart watches. Unfortunately, when they're plugged in 24/7, it sucks up a lot of energy.

When you're done using your chargers, unplug them. Leaving them attached to the socket continuously using electricity, making your bill more than it should be.

Turn Off Lights

If you're not in that room, turn off the lights! There's no need to leave them on when you aren't planning to spend time in that room.

Let the sun's light replace your bulbs, figuratively. When there's no sunlight to keep your place lit, then turn on the lights. They don't need to be on when it's still bright outside.

If you can, use timers to control when the lights turn on and off. This helps if you can't remember to turn off lights even when the sun comes up in the morning.