TMR Frugal Living Tip #6

Today's thrifty tip is completely turn off or unplug your electronics and appliances that aren't in use. I don't mean the stove, fridge, or washer/dryer but things like your stereo, TV, microwave, and computer. I started doing this for the last few months and have noticed a difference in my electric bills. They still use energy even when you turn it off as it's in standby mode. I have my computer on a power strip with a switch and have put my tv and dvd player on a similar strip. Now I just turn off the strip when I'm done with these items at the end of the day.