Since moving in, I've been working to make our home work for us more efficiently, both in terms of energy and in terms of livability.
Some of the things I've done:
Redistributed the bulbs in the light fixtures so that rooms are not overlit at night, and washed the fixtures that needed it
Placed lamps so that we can minimize use of the overhead light fixtures, which makes the house feel more homely
Attempted to find a setting for the refrigerator where it won't freeze our food
Programmed the thermostat to keep the temperature two degrees cooler when my husband is at work, and when we are sleeping (or should be, ahem) and at church
Tinkered with the front door to make it close all the way; I was seeing a chink of daylight around it
Figured out which washer cycles I should use for washing diapers, which I do twice weekly
Attempted to figure out which dishwasher cycle options are most energy-efficient; it is an older model
Attempted to establish turning-off-lights habits in the family
Tightened screws in the stair handrail, and in two loose doorknobs
Checked the temperature setting on the water heater
Put the first aid kit and emergency supplies in an easily accessible place
Stored spare clothes in the bathroom for the child that is prone to potty accidents
Found a place to store my sewing machine near where I will be sitting to sew
Attempted to fix the doorknob for the coat closet, which turns very stiffly and gets stuck, but was unable to get at the sticky parts
Still to do:
Put the clothesline up, somewhere in the back yard
Get a lamp for the school room
Change the level of some of the shelves in the kitchen cabinets
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