Hot-water hacks to save money and boost sustainability

Cut costs throughout the year with these savvy and sustainable ideas

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Our hot-water usage can account for up to 25% of your heating bills. What can we do to trim that deluge year-round with a little savvy and a few changes of habit? Let’s get started with a tweak to those timers and thermostats.

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