- Here's one Sue recently did at the palacial St John/Kelly compound: Install some of them new-fangled Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs). They last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs and use only a fraction of the energy, saving you money over their lifespan. And they've been improved, so they give off a warm quality light, exactly like their older, inefficient incandescent brothers.

- What's one of the best things about autumn? Playing in the leaves! Or for Curt, firing up the leaf blower. Either way, adding more trees to your yard can reduce home cooling costs by as much as 50% (depending on how many trees you plant) and grow yourself a little shade on a warm summer day.

- Wanna save a little green when it comes to those sky-high winter heating costs? Turning down your thermostat just 1 degree can cool your heating costs by 3%. We've got the palacial St John/Kelly estate thermostat set at 68-- of course, all the pets help keep things warm too.

- Hey, it's St John here, and here's a tip even I can handle: Wash your clothes in cold water and save yourself up to $400 a year in bills. Really. Just separate the colors first. Not that I'd know anything about how to do that, I'm just sayin'...

- Remember all the cool stuff the gang on Gilligan's Island made out of bamboo? Well, in addition to that, it can help the planet, too: Consider bamboo the next time you’re landscaping your yard; bamboo stores more CO2 and generates 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

- What represents more than 70% of waste at the office? Paper, of course! Here's how you can help: For inner-office memos and reports, print and copy on both sides of the page before taking it to the recycling bin. Or put it someone else's recycling bin, so it doesn't look like YOU'RE wasting so much...

- Can downloading your favorite new songs online help the environment? You bet your I-tunes it can. By purchasing digital music online you can help conserve the oil consumed in transporting CDs to and from the store. Not to mention the petroleum used in making the jewel case. And, it'll make you look almost in-touch with your kids. Almost.

- Remember when mom used to tell you to put on a sweater during the winter when you were cold? Turns out, mom knew what she was doing. Moving your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer can save you serious cash when it comes to heating and cooling your home.

- Okay, quick quiz: When's the last time you replaced the filters on your furnace and air conditioner? We just replaced these at the St John/Kelly estate-- are furnace filters supposed to be black in color? (They're supposed to be white!) Replacing them now not only saves energy, but it'll improve the air quality in your home, too.

- Why heat or cool the house all day long while no-one's home? Install a programmable thermostat, and your house will automatically heat and/or cool itself when you NEED it, instead of running full-tilt all day long. Plus, it'll give you a neat new toy to play with-- just ask Curt.

- Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket: You’ll save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple action. You can save another 550 pounds per year by setting the thermostat no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Which saves you money-- and won't give you those annoying third-degree burns when you hop in the shower...

- Here's one we've noted a couple of houses in our neighborhood already doing: Use a clothesline instead of a dryer to dry your clothes whenever possible. You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide when you air dry your clothes for 6 months out of the year. You'll save money, your clothes will smell extra-fresh, plus, it'll give your neighbors something to look at when they drive by the yard...

- Turn off electronic devices you’re not using

- Unplug electronics from the wall when you’re not using them

- Only run your dishwasher when there’s a full load and use the energy-saving setting

- Insulate and weatherize your home: Properly insulating your walls and ceilings can save 25% of your home heating bill and 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. Caulking and weather-stripping can save another 1,700 pounds per year.

- Buy recycled paper products

- Buy fresh foods instead of frozen: Frozen food uses 10 times more energy to produce.

- Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates: Sharing a ride with someone just 2 days a week will reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by 1,590 pounds a year.

- Keep your car tuned up: Regular maintenance helps improve fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. When just 1% of car owners properly maintain their cars, nearly a billion pounds of carbon dioxide are kept out of the atmosphere.

- Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re properly inflated: Proper inflation can improve gas mileage by more than 3%. Since every gallon of gasoline saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, every increase in fuel efficiency makes a difference!

- When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle.