Hi everyone. Thanks for joining me on another weekly episode of the Money Girl

Podcast. I'm Laura Adams, the author of Money Girls Smart Moves to Grow Rich.

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Did you know that your heating and air conditioning system sucks up most of the energy

that you pay for? No matter if you own or rent your home. Today I'll give

you ten ways to cut your energy bills and save money during the summer.

Now here are ten tips to start saving money on your electricity bills.

Tip number one, install more plants.

One of the best ways to stay cool is to block heat from getting into your home in the first place.

Installing more leafy plants and trees around your home is a great way to improve its curb appeal and help reduce the amount of sun shining on

your roof, windows, and outdoor air conditioning unit.

Tip number two, cover your windows. To keep heat from coming into your home,

close your window blinds or curtains, especially during the hottest part of the day.

You can also install outdoor awnings, solar screens, or of the

part of the day. You can also install outdoor awnings,

solar screens, or window film on the outside of your windows

to intercept or reflect solar energy.

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