Run the dishwasher late at night: Take advantage of the midnight hour if you have a time delay or run it when going to bed. Turn the heating option off and let the dishes drip dry. Ontario’s “time of use” pricing for hydro is a boon for frugal people and it also coincides with keeping the house cool since the cooler hours are during the cheaper times (between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.). Time of use pricing also applies for the washing machine but sadly you'll have to be awake to run it. Try to rise by 6:30 a.m. to catch the cool morning air and wash everything in cold water. Then hang the clothes outside.

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