SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

2 8 ideal homes IMAGE COURTESY OF SAMAIRE Cut down on electricity 17 Six small changes you can make at home to manage your skyrocketing utility bills Air circulation Strategically positioning your electric fan(s) to achieve the best possible ventilation will keep the room airy and fresh, allowing you to save on air- conditioning. Here’s a nifty trick: ensure that the fan is spinning counter-clockwise so that it will keep the breeze down and circulate the hot air upwards! By doing this, the room stays cool and prevents warm air swirling around your face all day. Appliance use A little-known fact about electrical appliances is that turning them off and on again wastes energy than having them run continuously. For instance, if you need to dry a few loads of clothes, try to dry them consecutively. The dryer will remain warm in-between loads, saving you the energy it would take to warm up all over again. Water heaters, ovens, toasters, and other kitchen appliances also use less energy when they are already hot.