Born on this day!! Actor Helen Gallagher (“Ryan’s Hope”) is 95. Country singer Sue Thompson is 95. Singer Vikki Carr is 81. Musician Commander Cody is 77. Actor George Dzundza (“Hack,” “Law and Order”) is 76. Singer-bassist Alan Gorrie of Average White Band is 75. Guitarist Brian May of Queen is 74. Guitarist Bernie Leadon (Eagles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 74. Actor Beverly Archer (“Major Dad, “Mama’s Family”) is 73. Actor Peter Barton (“Sunset Boulevard,” ″Burke’s Law”) is 65. Drummer Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) is 61. Actor Campbell Scott is 60. Actor Anthony Edwards (“ER”) is 59. Country singer Kelly Shiver (Thrasher Shiver) is 58. Actor Clea Lewis (“Ellen”) is 56. Singer Urs Buhler of Il Divo is 50. Drummer Jason McGerr of Death Cab for Cutie is 47. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is 45. Actor Erin Cummings (“Astronaut Wives Club”) is 44. TV Chef Marcela Valladolid (“The Kitchen”) is 43. Actor Chris Sullivan (“This Is Us”) is 41. Actor Jared Padalecki (“Supernatural,” ″Gilmore Girls”) is 39. Actor Trai Byers (“Empire,” ″Selma”) is 38. Actor Kaitlin Doubleday (“Nashville,” ″Empire”) is 37. Comedian Dustin Ybarra (“Kevin (Probably) Saves the World”) is 35. Actor Steven Anthony Lawrence (“Even Stevens”) is 31.
THIS DAY IN GENIUS HISTORY
1848 – The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, New York.
1870 – The Franco-Prussian war began.
1941 – Winston Churchill was the first to use the two-finger “V is for Victory” sign.
1966 – Fifty year-old singer Frank Sinatra married 21-year-old actress Mia Farrow.
1984 – Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman nominated for the vice-presidency by a major political party.
1993 – President Clinton announced the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gay service members in the military.
Today Is: Eid-Al-Adha, Flitch Day, Global Hug Your Kid Day, National Get Out of the Doghouse Day, Words With Friends Day
TODAY ON TV!
Primetime TV (All Times Eastern)
CBS – 8:00 – The Neighborhood / 8:30 – Bob Hearts Abishola / 9:00 – Young Sheldon / 9:30 – United States Of AI / 10:00 – NCIS Los Angeles
NBC – 8:00 – America Ninja Warrior / 10:00 – Small Fortune
ABC – 8:00 – The Bachelorette / 10:00 – Celebrity Dating Game
FOX – 8:00 – Hell’s Kitchen / 9:00 – House Broken / 9:30 – Duncanville
CW – 8:00 – All American / 9:00 – Republic Of Sarah
TV Talk Shows
Jimmy Fallon: Dwayne Johnson, Joshua Jackson, Swedish House Mafia
Stephen Colbert: Joy Reid, Alessia Cara
Seth Meyers: Shailene Woodley, Henry Winkler, Taku Hirano
James Corden: Jonas Brothers, Leif Vollebekk (R 5/26/21)
Lilly Singh: Randall Park (R 2/25/21)
Watch What Happens Live: Mathew Shea, Lloyd Spencer
Live with Kelly and Ryan: Henry Golding, Monica Mangin
Ellen DeGeneres: Diane Keaton, Isla Fisher, Harry Styles (R 12/3/20)
The Real: Leela James (R 4/26/21)
Kelly Clarkson: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jo Koy, Neil deGrasse Tyson (R 3/24/21)
Tamron Hall: Norma Kamali, Becca Tobin, Jennifer Nettles
Drew Barrymore: Dakota Johnson (R 1/25/21)
WHAT ARE YOU TALKIN’ ABOUT? Here are today’s PPM-Friendly Topics!
QUESTION: How will the Tokyo Olympics keep athletes from HAVING SEX??? They have a great solution: they’ll be sleeping in CARDBOARD BEDS!! (Recycled???)
QUESTION: Will she have to QUARANTINE?? Kamala Harris meets with 60 runaway Texas legislators.. three of whom later TEST POSITIVE! “Nothing to see here….”
QUESTION: He couldn’t hold it?? A drunken partier wades into the ocean to relieve himself… and is KILLED BY A SHARK!!!! Welcome to the 2021 DARWIN AWARDS!!!!!!!
QUESTION: Remember Popeye’s customers lining up, fighting and even STABBING each other for chicken sandwiches?? Watch out.. here comes the NUGGETS!!!!!!!!
QUESTION: Is Adele PREGNANT by LEBRON JAMES’ AGENT?? They’ve been cuddling up and are reportedly expecting a little basketball player!!! HELLO!!!!!!!!
Biz Markie Dies
Marcel Theo Hall, the New York rapper known professionally as Biz Markie, has died at the age of 57. Best known for his 1989 song “Just a Friend,” Hall died of complications from diabetes at a Baltimore hospital Friday night. “It is with profound sadness that we announce, this evening, with his wife Tara by his side, Hip Hop pioneer Biz Markie peacefully passed away,” the rapper’s family said in a statement Friday. “We are grateful for the many calls and prayers of support that we have received during this difficult time. Biz created a legacy of artistry that will forever be celebrated by his industry peers and his beloved fans whose lives he was able to touch through music, spanning over 35 years.” His albums included 1988’s Goin’ Off, 1989’s The Biz Never Sleeps, 1991’s I Need a Haircut, 1993’s All Samples Cleared! and 2003’s Weekend Warrior. His acting credits Sharknado 2: The Second One, Yo Gabba Gabba, Empire, Black-ish and Spongebob SquarePants.
*******We knew him… but he was Just a Friend!!
****He was singing what every guy was thinking: “You… you’ve got what I need!!!”
*******We got a contact high when he walked in the room!!!
New Harry and Meghan Movie Coming To Lifetime
Lifetime is giving a glimpse of the new film Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace. The network shared a trailer for the movie Thursday featuring Jordan Dean and Sydney Morton as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Escaping the Palace explores Harry and Markle’s exit from the British royal family. The trailer teases Markle’s mental health struggles and Harry and Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. “The movie will detail Meghan’s growing isolation and sadness, their disappointment that ‘The Firm’ was not defending them against the press’ attacks and Harry’s fear that history would repeat itself and he would not be able to protect his wife and son from the same forces that may have contributed to his mother’s untimely death,” an official synopsis reads. Escaping the Palace premieres Sept. 6 on Labor Day at 8 p.m. EDT on Lifetime.
******Harry will be played by Carrot Top!!
*******It will be followed up by Prince Charles’ movie called “Good Riddance!!!”
*****The movie’s most exciting scene features Harry and Meghan lowering themselves from the palace by tying up bedsheets!! Then they put on disguises and run for it!!!
*******Oprah will be played by Meryl Streep!!!
Britney Spears Attacks Family In Post
Britney Spears says the court-ordered conservatorship which has put her father in charge of her life and career “killed my dreams.“ In a searing, profanity-laced Instagram post, she lashed out at her dad Jamie Spears, at her sister and at critics. She slammed people who leave comments on videos of herself doing dance routines in her home that she often posts on her Instagram account. She insisted that she won’t be performing live again as long as her dad continues to rule over her. “For those of you who choose to criticize my dancing videos … look I’m not gonna be performing on any stages anytime soon with my dad handling what I wear, say, do, or think!! I’ve done that for the past 13 years,” she wrote on Saturday night. “…No I’m not gonna put on heavy makeup and try try try on stage again and not be able to do the real deal with remixes of my songs for years and begging to put my new music in my show for MY fans … so I quit !!!!” she continued. She also wrote about sister Jamie Lynn Spears: “I don’t like that my sister showed up at an awards show and performed MY SONGS to remixes !!!!!.” “My so-called support system hurt me deeply !!!!,” the post read. “This conservatorship killed my dreams … so all I have is hope and hope is the only thing in this world that is very hard to kill … yet people still try!!!” She added: “I didn’t like the way the documentaries bring up humiliating moments from the past … I’m way past all that and have been for a long time !!!! And for women who say it’s weird the way I still have hope for fairy tales … go f–k yourself!!!!!
******That doesn’t sound crazy at all!!! Come on!!!
*******Maybe she just needs a long rest!!!
********Or maybe she needs a new family!!!
Bennifer Takes The Kids House Hunting
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were spotted house hunting again on Friday, but this time her kids were in tow. Max and Emme joined Lopez and Affleck while the two were house hunting in Santa Monica. Lopez was also seen out-and-about on Thursday house shopping with her beau. It was reported earlier this year that Lopez is looking to relocated from Miami to Los Angeles, where he currently resides. A source previously told TMZ that while the two have been seen looking for houses together, they don’t yet have plans to move in together just yet – and that Affleck is just lending a helping hand. Among the properties they toured was a Beverly Park mansion listed for $63.95 million. The over-31,000 square-foot home sits on a 1.4-acre plot on Billionaire’s Row.
*******J Lo’s kids are saying, “Is HE our new daddy?? Can this one stay??”
********We hope she set up a trust find for their therapist!!!
********Ben’s wish list for his perfect house includes a casino and an open bar!!!
Space Jam Leads The Box Office
LeBron James took to Twitter to link to an article stating “Space Jam: A New Legacy” finished the weekend at No. 1 with a $32 million opening, beating out “Black Widow.” “Hi Haters!” James wrote with a grinning emoji. The sequel to 1996’s Michael Jordan-led “Space Jam” pulled in more than $13 million on Friday, according to multiple reports, despite poor reviews. The movie, which reportedly cost $150 million to make, is also available on HBO Max. After “Black Widow” opened last weekend with $80 million in domestic ticket sales and $78 million internationally, the Marvel flick made roughly $26 million for its second weekend. Other hoops stars who appear in the “Space Jam” sequel include Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Nneka Ogwumike, Diana Taurasi and Klay Thompson.
*********LeBron must love to be hated… because he really works at it!!!
Ripping The Tabloids (Throughout the week, we’ll give you the stories from that weeks tabs!)
**Please Credit Publication!
Jason Sudeikis Lassoes Co-Star Keeley Hazell!-(National Enquirer)
Comic actor Jason Sudeikis was seen cozying up to his “Ted Lasso” co-star Keeley Hazell during an arm-in-arm outing in New York City! “They’ve been dating for a little while now,” said a source. “They’re just having fun. It’s nothing serious at this point.” Jason, 45, shares kids Daisy, 4, and Otis, 7, with ex Olivia Wilde, 37-who is now with “Watermelon Sugar” singer Harry, Styles, 27.
Harmon’s Is Marked Man At “NCIS”!-(Globe)
In Hollywood, the show must go on, so everyone’s replaceable-even “NCIS” headliner Mark Harmon! “We take it year by year with Mark, we’d love to have him as long as he’d like to be here,” says CBS head honcho Kelly Kahl. “Even in this past season, he might have been light, so we’re happy to work around his schedule.” But network suits are hedging their bets by hiring Gary Cole, 64, in a series overhaul in case Mark, 69, completely disembarks! Gary’s “expected to help fill the void left by Harmon’s reduced on-screen presence next season,” when the kingpin’s appearances are cut down to “a handful of episodes,” according to an industry source.
Joe & Sophie: Family Matters-(Us Weekly)
Parenthood has made Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s two-year marriage even stronger. “They’re in a great place,” a source says of the couple, whose daughter, Willa, turns 1 on July 22. “They’re really hands-on parents, but still make time for romance. It’s a very loving relationship.” So is baby No. 2 in the cards for Jonas, 31, and Turner, 25? “They definitely want one, but aren’t pressuring themselves,” shares the source. “When it happens it will be a wonderful surprise.”
Courteney’s Surgery Regrets-(Star)
The years showed when the Friends cast-well, Jennifer Aniston excepted!-gathered for their recent HBO Max reunion. But something was frozen in time: Courteney Cox’s plumped-up face. Ironically, sources say the 57-year-old has been scaling back on the nips and tucks. “Years ago she got Botox and fillers like it was going out of style-and lived to regret it,” says an insider. “Courteney may get fewer treatments now, but nothing can reverse the damage that’s already been done.”
Romance Report Card-(Life & Style)
Candace Cameron Bure-
The Full House alum celebrated 25 years of marriage to retired hockey player Valeri Bure. “What’s the secret?” she said. “Grace. Communication. Sex.”
GRADE: A
Katherine Schwarzenegger-
The author flew out to Iceland while husband Chris Pratt was filming The Tomorrow War. “It was nice being able to have her with me on this job,” he gushed. “She takes such good care of me.”
GRADE: B+
Shawn Mendes-
Better learn to treat her better! The singer admitted to raising his voice during an argument with girlfriend Camila Cabello. “Maybe there is bad inside of me,” he sighed.
GRADE: D-
Chatter-(People)
“I think it bugs people that it’s not who they expected…….but it’s my life, and I’m not doing anything to please people or to make it a better headline or story.”-Florence Pugh, on dating Zach Braff, who’s 20 years her senior.
“I’m very single. I might be undateable.”-Venus Williams, joking about her relationship status.
“Pretty sure these lines are older than my niece, but she knows them better than I do.”-Will Smith, on his niece being more familiar with his 2004 movie Shark Tale than he is.
Winner of the Week-(In Touch)
F9-
Movie theaters are back! The latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise rakes in $70 million opening weekend-the best box office haul since 2019.
STUPID NEWS
Owl And Turtle Stuck Together
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington untangled an owl and turtle that got stuck together. AWL Arlington discovered the animals were stuck together after receiving a call about an owl in a resident’s back yard that could not fly, prompting Deputy Animal Control Officer Ryan Robinson to investigate, KOMO News reported. Robinson found the owl with a claw clamped between the turtle’s top and bottom shell, and brought them back to the shelter, where he and Chief of Animal Control Jennifer Toussaint dislodged the claw to gently separate the two. “This was a first for our Animal Control team — an owl and a turtle stuck together!” AWL Arlington tweeted with link to TikTok video of the team’s separation of the animals. “The owl had a minor injury and the turtle was uninjured,” a video caption shows. See the pics HERE.
*********You DO get what was happening, right?? The owl was trying to kill the turtle!!!
******The turtle was like, “It all happened so fast!!”
******They took the owl down to Hooters!!!
Mac And Cheese Ice Cream
Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream churned the cheesiness of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese into their ice cream to create the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese-flavored ice cream, according to a Kraft Heinz Company statement. “We know that there is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than ice cream,” Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Sr. Associate Brand Manager Emily Violett said in the statement. “That is why we wanted to combine two of the most iconic comfort foods to create an ice cream with the unforgettable flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese we all grew up with.” “As big fans of Van Leeuwen, we knew they’d be the perfect partner to create this ice cream with us. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also made with high quality ingredients and contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes just like our Kraft Macaroni & Cheese,” Violett added. The macaroni and cheese maker, which merged with Heinz six years ago to form North America’s third-largest food and beverage company, announced the rollout of the limited-edition ice cream earlier this week to coincide with National Macaroni & Cheese Day. See the pic HERE.
********Wait.. Kraft Mac and Cheese is “all natural??” When did THAT start???
*****This is a breakthrough!! They’ve combined the main course and desert for the first time in history!!
*****If you’re lactose intolerant, this should leave a large hole in your pants!!
Naked Woman Stuck Between Walls
A naked California woman was rescued Tuesday after she got wedged between the concrete walls of two buildings, authorities said. Workers at the nearby S & C Auto Body shop told KTLA that they had heard the woman yelling for help – but they were unable to pin down her location and called police for help. “We called the cops and the cops came in and got on the roof and looked between the two walls and she’s all naked,” the worker said. “She was in pain. She was screaming in pain. She was upside down too.” The woman was stuck in a space less than a foot wide, according to fire officials. After a cautious and technical operation, firefighters have gotten the victim out. Our paramedics will be assessing her now. We appreciate everyone has questions. We will release details when they become available. Firefighters were unable to reach the woman and had to perform a technical rescue that required cutting open the concrete wall, the OCFA said. Rescuers worked for over two hours before finally pulling the woman through the space firefighters had cut in the wall.
*********Hey Lady, maybe this would be a good time to check out Weight Watchers!!!
**********Alcohol may have been involved!!!
*********We’re waiting to find out how she got there!! Must be a great story!!
Guy At The Beach Buried In Sand
An 18-year-old man had to be rescued from a hole he dug on the beach after it collapsed on him. Emergency services were called by the coastguard to Fistral Beach in England on Thursday. They found the man trapped in a hole he had dug in the sand after it fell in on him, Devon and Cornwall Police said. The force said that “friends and beachgoers all worked together to dig the man to safety”. He was allowed to return home after being checked over by medics, Newquay Community Fire Station said on Facebook. “This could have easily resulted in crushing or suffocation,” they wrote. “Please don’t dig huge holes in the sand, sand is partial to collapse and the dry weight is around a ton per meter cubed. You wouldn’t dig a hole in the garden and let your children climb in; please don’t do it on a beach either.”
*********He didn’t have a grain of sense!!!
*******His name is now “Sandy!!!”
*****He’ll still be finding that sand months from now!!!!
STUFF THAT’S COOL AND VIRAL
VIDEO: FANS TAKE COVER AS GUNSHOTS RING OUT AT NATIONALS VS PADRES GAME IN D.C.
VIDEO: FRITO-LAY WORKERS GO ON STRIKE… HERE’S WHY!!
A LIST FOR MONDAY
25 Ways to Beat the Heat of a Summer Electric Bill
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- Get a Free Home Energy Assessment
Many power providers offer free home energy assessments or home energy optimization kits. Xcel Energy, which serves much of the northern midwest and mountain regions of the U.S., provides a free virtual visit with a Home Energy Squad member, followed by a free kit to optimize your residential electrical usage.
- Seal Cracks and Leaks is How to Lower Electric Bill
When the heat is high, don’t let any precious air conditioning escape due to drafty doors and leaky windows. Seal these money-draining spaces with inexpensive draft tape, often ranging from $9 to $15 on popular sites like Amazon.
- Upgrade to Efficient Equipment with a Rebate
Although upgrading air conditioning systems, thermostats, and other energy-related systems can be pricey, many electrical companies offer rebate programs. ConEd, which serves New York City, offers rebates on smart thermostats.
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- If You Have a Smart Thermostat, Use It
For those who already have a Nest or other programmable thermostat in your home, take the time to program it. Smart thermostats offer zonal and timed heating and cooling, which on average will save most home owners around 15% on their cooling bills.
- Take a Time Out on Energy Consumption
No, not that kind of time out. To cheaply lower your electric bill, consider adding an outlet timer to window unit air conditioners. These helpful gadgets cost $10 to $20 and will make your home more energy efficient and limit the amount of “phantom power” (the power your devices leech from outlets even when not turned on) contributing to monthly energy bills.
- Become a Fan of Fans
Fans are a tried-and-true way to cool down in warmer months. Running strategically placed fans throughout your home uses less energy than an air conditioner and can leverage cooler evenings to provide a naturally pleasant temperature without the energy bill hike.
- Let Mother Nature Do the Work
Although typical clothes dryers do not themselves increase electric bills all that much (they cost about $100 per year in energy), leaving a hot dryer running multiple times a week can heat up your living space, resulting in you (understandably) cranking up the A/C. Instead, try air drying clothes when possible. Take advantage of the summer sun and heat with an outdoor clothesline.
- Invest in One-Time Duct Cleaning
A major cause of ineffective or inefficient home cooling may be from clogged ductwork. Over the years, debris like dust, pet hair, and dander can accumulate in vents and make it difficult for air to flow smoothly throughout your space. Cleaner ducts = less need to turn up the A/C. Fortunately, HVAC system maintenance is pretty affordable, and a one-time vent cleaning will only take $200-$300 out of your home maintenance budget.
- Change Your Air Filter for Lower Electricity Bill
Air filters do just that — filter out tiny particles and debris generally undetectable to the human eye. This provides us with clean air circulating in our homes. However, these filters need to be changed about every six months in order to work properly. Clogged filters inhibit effective air flow and can lead to higher energy costs due to forcing your air systems to work harder to pump out air.
- Run Appliances at Night
Some electric companies charge higher rates during the day (aka peak hours) and lower rates in the evening (aka off-peak hours). It can help save a few bucks here and there to run larger appliances like dishwashers, clothing dryers, and washing means while you’re getting some shut-eye. And in the heat of summer saving even a few pennies can really add up.
- Make the Move to LED
Incandescent bulbs release about 90% of their energy as heat. Couple that with the fact that they generally are not energy efficient and it’s enough to make the case to switch to LED bulbs. LED bulbs can save consumers as much as $75 per month and they give off little-to-no heat.
- Seal the Chimney
Sealing off your chimney — or at least closing the damper — prevents chilled air from leaking out and hot air from wafting in. There are lots of different ways to seal a chimney, from a $50 chimney balloon to using plastic to cover the hearth. Consult with a professional to find out what’s right for your home to lower your electricity bill.
- Replace Window Screens for Cool Air
As we already mentioned, leveraging Mother Nature when possible to decrease your bill and your energy consumption is a great idea. In this case, replacing snared, ripped window screens with relatively inexpensive new ones will make you more inclined to leave the windows open for a pleasant breeze in the evening while keeping bugs out.
- Insulate Hidden Areas
Any item in your house that has pipes behind it (toilets, sinks, etc.) likely is simply sitting in an open hole in the wall with no insulation. This means that in the summer cool air could be leaking out or hot air could be seeping in. Consulting with a professional to learn more about how adding insulation behind toilets and sinks can help make your home more energy efficient by eliminating these air leaks across your house.
- Dinner for Breakfast
Well, not actually. But being smart about using the oven can keep your home cooler and result in lower electrical bills. Cooking with the oven in the morning when it’s cooler can prevent your home from overheating when cooking at 5 p.m. Likewise, using an oven closer to those off-peak hours means it may not cost as much to run.
- Upgrade the Blinds
It’s no secret that sun-facing windows can cause a room — or the entire house — to heat up beyond what’s comfortable. Flimsy blinds are more than just ineffective, they could be causing your electric bill to rise. Spending around $30 for a set of blackout curtains will help keep your home cooler by entirely blocking out the sun, decreasing your need to crank the A/C. This will save energy too.
- Close the Door
If you live in a multiroom home, closing the doors to unused rooms will consolidate your A/C usage to fewer rooms, and it will keep that room much cooler. Pick a room or two to hang out in for the majority of the day, and shut the doors to the others to naturally create zonal cooling. A painless way to lower your electric bill.
- Use Less Water
Although most folks are billed for water separately from power, you can save a pretty penny by being more conscious about how much water your family uses in the summer, when droughts and water shortages are common. Instead of filling up a multigallon kiddie pool at home for children or furry friends to cool off in, consider taking advantage of public pools and beaches, many of which cost just a few bucks for admission.
- Reduce Phantom Power
Even if something like a lamp or TV are not turned on, the fact that they remain plugged in means those items could be leeching “phantom power” from your home, and jacking up your electric bill. Phantom power refers to the electricity consumed by objects when they are off or in standby mode. This allows them to quickly turn on, but means your electric bill pays the price. Consider unplugging lamps, appliances, and more when not in use to save on your next energy payment.
- Add an Energy Efficient Power Strip
While you’re unplugging unused objects, think about adding in an energy efficient power strip to cut down on your bill. Some estimate that installing energy efficient power strips (which are only $20 to $30 each) can decrease home power use from 20 to 48%, which translates to more than just a few dollars back in your pocket.
- Leverage Public Spaces
With the worst of the pandemic behind us, many public spaces such as coffee shops and coworking spaces are once again open. Taking your work, reading, or podcast listening to a public space with air conditioning means you can leave the home A/C and lights off for a few hours, saving you anywhere from $10 to $20 per day and significantly decreasing home electricity usage thus lowering your energy bill.
- Lower the Hot Water Heater Temperature
The default temperature for water heaters is 140 degrees, which wastes between $36 and $61 a year, according to the Department of Energy.
According to the DOE, lowering the temp to 120 degrees is perfectly fine for the majority of the population. If you or a member of your household has a chronic respiratory disease or a suppressed immune system, though, it may be best to keep your water heater set to the default temp.
- Decrease Door Drafts with a Draft Stopper
Using the aptly named draft stopper on your doors can further prevent air leaks throughout your home. For only $8, you can keep prized cold air better circulating in your space without losing it to wasteful door leaks. Another painless way to save money.
- Use Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fans are those that are generally already built into your home, like the kind above a stove or shower. These fans do an exceptionally good job at circulating air and removing moisture and humidity from that air. Running these fans even when not cooking or in the shower can improve air circulation and decrease the need to crank up the A/C and your power usage.
- Go Through a Checklist
Owning or renting a home comes with all sorts of maintenance. It can be hard to keep track of what to do at what time of year in order to keep your space clean and efficient. Referring to a home checklist like this one can ensure you are ticking off the correct boxes to prepare your home for warmer months, potentially saving you some dough on electric bills throughout the summer.
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