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Identify and fix leaks A leaky faucet can waste up to 11,350 litres of water each year. Fixing that hot water leak can save you up to $33 per year in your electricity costs. Fixing a leaky faucet Materials and supplies Towels Screwdriver Scouring pad Wrench Gasket Plumber’s putty Skill level Advanced Time required 1 hour Worn-out washers are the main cause of leaks in faucets, and a new one generally costs about 25 cents. Here’s a step-by-step guide to fixing a leaky compression faucet with handles for hot and cold:   Start by turning off the water. If you…

Improve your home’s efficiency, save on your electricity bill If you live in an income-qualifying household, you can get free energy-saving products and professional advice that will help make your home more energy efficient and comfortable, and help you save on your utility bills. Income qualification To qualify, you must meet the income requirements below. Total household income includes the combined income of all members in the household over the age of 18. number of people in household total household income 1 person $32,900 2 persons $41,000 3 persons $50,400 4 persons $61,200 5 persons $69,400 6 persons $78,300 7…

Life in the 21st Century is more dependent on electricity than ever before. Our heat, our entertainment, our cooking, our security and much more are all linked to the power that flows effortlessly from the sockets and through the wiring in our homes. It should come as no surprise therefore, especially during the cooler seasons that the effort of heating a home will take up the lion’s share of the power consumed each month. But did you realize that on average the job of heating your home’s interior space and water will consume as much as 75 per cent of…