Unplug rarely used devices.

Have you ever looked around the house to see how many things are plugged in?Now look and think about how often you use each thing. I bet you will find many things that are plugged in that are rarely used.

For example, I have a water cooler that is in the daycare portion of the house that the kiddos can use to get their own drinks. Usually, this gets used most during the summer when kiddos get really thirsty while playing outside. It is right inside the door, so they can quickly get a drink when they need one. Lately, I have been keeping little pitchers of water inside the fridge and using those throughout the day when they need a drink. So, I have unplugged the water cooler until we will use it more.

I also have a printer that I use to copy daily notes for the kiddos and worksheets when needed. If I make enough copies at the beginning of the week, I can leave the printer off for the rest of the week unless I need it for a random form.

Of course, there are things that must remain plugged in like your refrigerator, washer and dryer, and cable box. It is too much hassle to unplug those things and that can do more harm than good.

Here is some more information about devices that can be unplugged and devices that should stay plugged in:

https://www.aol.com/2011/06/20/12-household-appliances-you-should-unplug-to-save-money/

In the next few days, consider walking through your house and taking inventory of what you have plugged in. You might be surprised at what you find. Then, consider how much you actually use the item that is plugged in and if it is necessary to keep it plugged in continually. See if you can make any adjustments. Hopefully, over time, you will see a difference in your electric bill!