Here's help for both home and yard — everything from garden care during the drought to producing your own power.

Ever wonder how much energy your dryer uses, how much it costs to play a CD, or how much water you could save while brushing your teeth? Click on the house to find out.

Tips for saving water and power

•	Comprehensive energy savers (or get 721K PDF) [U.S. Department of Energy]
•	How energy smart is your home? Take a quiz [U.S. Department of Energy]
•	The best ways to save energy in your home [Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory]
•	Find out where to buy compact fluorescent bulbs in the Seattle area [Seattle City Light]
•	Utilities will subsidize your purchase of efficient appliances [The Seattle Times]
•	How to get a rebate on your water-guzzling toilet [The Seattle Times]

Energy use in the home

•	Common causes of high electricity bills [Seattle City Light]
•	Details on how to read your electric meter [Seattle City Light]
•	Look up the energy cost for a specific appliance [Seattle City Light]
•	Financing is available for energy-saving home improvements [The Seattle Times]
•	Have a question? Ask an energy expert [U.S. Department of Energy]

Alternative sources of energy

•	Devotees say the price of solar energy is worth it [The Seattle Times]
•	20-year-old experiment shows the power of conservation [The Seattle Times]

Where to call for assistance with your power bill

•	Snohomish County: 425-783-1000
•	Tacoma Power: 253-593-2111
•	Puget Sound Energy: 888-225-5773
•	Seattle City Light: 206-684-3000

YARD

Conservation tips for your yard

•	Six steps to natural lawn care [The Seattle Times]

How to take care of your garden during a drought

•	How to have a stunning low-water-use garden [The Seattle Times]
•	Dry times or wet, the best advice is to make your plants less needy [The Seattle Times]
•	How to care for your rhododendrons during a dry summer [The Seattle Times]
•	A shortage of water is a good reason to let your garden go to pot [The Seattle Times]
•	Where to go for gardening help[The Seattle Times]

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