For starters, you can add weather stripping to outside-facing doors and windows. If your landlord doesn’t want to pay for it, then it can be found cheaply on aliexpress. Also, add insulation outside-facing switch covers and outlet plates.

  • Stephen304@lemmy.ml
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    8 months ago

    My go tos are

    • Low(er) flow faucet aerators & shower heads (don’t have to get crazy but try a few at different flows to see if you can go any lower without it being obnoxious, I stopped at 1.5gpm as the 1gpm restrictors felt like a stingy public bathroom)
    • Adjust water heater to a cooler temp (at 125-130F I can still get the shower as hot as I need just by turning it close to full hot)
    • LEDs in all light fixtures, I usually calculate lumens per watt to get the most efficient I can find while still having ~80+ cri and a 2700-3000k temperature (colder temperatures are usually more efficient but I’m not about living in blue light)
    • IR reflecting window film for the summer and draft-reducing film for the winter
    • Weather stripping to fill any drafty gaps
    • Make sure HVAC filter is changed on time and not restricting air flow
    • Simply let it get a bit warm in the summer and a bit chilly in the winter, use eco modes if your thermostat has it