Two staff members brought in a story from “Parents” magazine about how to save money around your house in terms of the energy you use. Clark wanted to tell you about it and add some of his own advice to boot. The first concerns light bulbs in your house. “Parents” recommends cutting back on how often you use just three light bulbs in your home and you will save $60 a year. In addition, Clark likes to put compact fluorescent bulbs in his home in overhead lights. These are money saving gems that last much longer than regular incandescent bulbs. Granted, the light cast by these bulbs is a bit bright, but it’s gotten better. The second recommendation is to limit the amount of time you spend in the shower everyday. If you reduce your shower time from 15 minutes to 8 minutes, you will save another $60 a year. An added suggestion from Clark is to dial down the temperature on the water heater in your home. Most people have the temperatures set way too high, and it’s costing us tons. Another one is to turn the coffee maker off right after you make coffee. You’ll save $15 a year doing this. It’s not much. But if someone offered you $15, you’d take it right? You can also save $50 a year if you shut off your computer when you’re not using it. Re-caulking windows is another important recommendation. It’s a hassle but it will save you money and keep you nice and warm in winter.