--- title: Livable Now - Resident Blog | Livable Content Team description: Livable's experts provide clear, detailed information on a variety of conservation and utility topics for housing providers and residents. --- [![Group 1-1](https://blog.livable.com/hubfs/Group%201-1.svg "Group 1-1")](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog) [Resident Portal](https://comesave.livable.com/community) [![Contact Support](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4146755/c7d06fbf-5aa9-4968-8b7b-5f4844de6073.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4146755/c7d06fbf-5aa9-4968-8b7b-5f4844de6073) ### Posts by tags: - [conservation (2)](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/tag/conservation) - [how to save money on utilities (2)](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/tag/how-to-save-money-on-utilities) - [natural resources (2)](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/tag/natural-resources) - [Utility savings (2)](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/tag/utility-savings) # Latest stories ## Livable Content Team ![Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/hubfs/liv_favicon-1.png) Livable's experts provide clear, detailed information on a variety of conservation and utility topics for housing providers and residents. ## [8 Tips To Be An Ideal Resident](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/be-ideal-resident) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Aug 25, 2023 6:10:56 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Being an ideal renter goes beyond simply paying your rent on time, although that is number 1! It also involves cultivating a positive and respectful relationship with the Property Manager or Housing Provider while fostering your home and the sense of community within other Residents. Whether you're a first-time renter or looking to enhance your renting experience, here are some essential tips to help you become an ideal renter.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/be-ideal-resident) ## [5 Ways to Save on Water In Your Bathroom](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/5-ways-to-save-water) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Aug 18, 2023 1:27:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **5 Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill in Your Bathroom** With environmental concerns, especially a lack of clean drinking water, becoming increasingly urgent, saving water in our homes has never been more crucial. By implementing small changes in your daily routine, you can make a more positive impact on the environment than you might expect.Adopting water-saving practices in your bathroom, reduces your utility bill, and also contributes to a more sustainable future.To help get you started, try these 5 simple tips to start practicing good water conservation in your own bathroom.   [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/5-ways-to-save-water) ## [Stay Cool This Summer](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-3-0) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:53:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we hit the warmest months of the year, it’s a good time to remember that cooling down an apartment can really heat up energy bills. Luckily, some of the easiest ways to lower cooling costs are also some of the least expensive. Just keeping blinds and curtains closed during the hottest parts of the day—usually between noon and 6 pm—is amazingly effective in keeping heat out. Bonus efficiency points for getting lighter-colored curtains, which reflect heat. Black-out curtains also provide extra protection because the tightly woven fabric won’t let the sunlight through. Of course, if the blinds are closed, that means more lights will probably be on. Make sure fixtures have cool, energy-efficient bulbs like LEDs. They’ll produce less heat than regular bulbs and require a lot less energy for the same amount of light.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-3-0) ## [“Kondo” Your Closets for a Cause](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0-0-0) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:40:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Spring is definitely in the air, and that means it’s time for a closet clean out. Whether some things aren’t “bringing you joy” or you’re simply running out of space, now is a good time to say, “Out with the old and in with the new.” But before heaving unwanted items into the garbage can, remember that many charitable organizations like Goodwill and the Salvation Army are still accepting used clothing, furniture and household items. Plus, the Humane Society and the SPCA will often take used linens and towels for the pooches and kitties in their care. Pick the organization or cause you care about and there’s probably something you want to get rid of that they can either reuse or resell. You get a fresh start—and a nice tax write off as well.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0-0-0) ## [An Exclusive Discount on Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0-0) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:38:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Here at Livable, we love finding out about the coolest new green products. That’s why we’ve partnered with Clean + Green to bring our residents an exclusive discount code for their eco- and pet-friendly cleaning supplies. Simply go to [becleanandgreen.com](http://becleanandgreen.com/) and enter the promo code LIVE10 (all caps) at check out. These innovative products do everything from keeping fruits and veggies fresh longer in the fridge to deodorizing Fido’s favorite napping spot, all with no harmful chemicals.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0-0) ## [Stylish and Sustainable Drinkware](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:31:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At this point everyone has at least one (and probably a lot more) reusable bags. But there are many other ways to replace boring and unsustainable single-use items with reusable versions that have more style and the added benefit of keeping plastics out of our waste stream. [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2-0) ## [How Recycling Can Help Upgrade Your Workout Routine](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:29:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) One of the easiest ways to save money *and* resources is to buy major workout gear second-hand. Many people buy brand new treadmills or exercise bikes only to let them sit gathering dust, and will be more than happy to sell them via Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace at a savings of 50 percent or more over buying new.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-2) ## [Love the Earth this Valentine’s Day](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-1) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:24:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Did you know that many of the ways we traditionally celebrate Valentine’s Day don’t show a lot of love for the earth? This year, ditch the roses, which often require heavy pesticides and are shipped in from South America or even Africa. Try giving something local and sustainable like a potted plant from a neighborhood garden store. Instead of some cut flowers that die in a week, they’ll have a living, growing symbol of your affection. (Succulents are a great water-saving, hard-to-kill option for a sweetheart with no green thumb.)  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-1) ## [Stop Secret Energy-Sucking Vampires](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-0) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:20:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Electronic devices are always sucking up energy, even when they’re not in use. Research shows these sneaky energy vampires can account for 5 to 10 percent of an average household’s energy consumption, as well as about 1 percent of worldwide carbon dioxide emissions. It can be a pain to unplug printers or computers all the time, so instead, get a smart power strip that will automatically shut down power to devices in standby mode. Some of these strips even come with a motion sensor that automatically turns off power to some of its outlets if the room is empty for an extended period of time.  [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water-0) ## [Beat the Heat Without Wasting Water!](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water) Posted by [Livable Content Team](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/author/written-with-love-by-the-livable-content-team) on Jan 19, 2022 3:14:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the dog days of summer arrive, many people arrive home from a hot day out and immediately want a cool and refreshing drink. Rather than running the tap and waiting for cool water to arrive, simply fill a pitcher of water and keep it chilled in the fridge. Showers are also more frequent in the summer. Try turning off the water for a few minutes while soaping up to save gallons every day. And definitely choose a shower over a bath, which uses 35 to 50 gallons of water, while an 8-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead uses only 20 gallons. [Read More →](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/beat-the-heat-without-wasting-water) [All posts](https://blog.livable.com/resident-blog/all) ![3-1](https://blog.livable.com/hubfs/3-1.png "3-1") # Welcome to the Livable Community #### We exist to Serve our Residents and Promote Conservation! You will Find Monthly Tips and Tricks to reduce consumption and lower your bills.   [View Resident Portal](https://www.hubspot.com/) ![1-1](https://blog.livable.com/hubfs/1-1.png "1-1") # Smart saver tip of the month #### Did you know? Many power plants run on hydropower, meaning using energy when you don't need is actually another way you could be wasting water.    ### Interested to learn more? 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