Before the weather gets too cold, open the windows in your home. Many studies have shown that the indoor air quality at home can be up to 5 times more polluted than air that's outside. As our homes become more energy efficient (and sealed up), chemical gases have nowhere to go. Over time, they build up. To flush out the toxins, open a few windows in the front and a few in the back of the house. This will flush out the toxins. Place fans at the windows with the blades blowing air outside of the house. Even just five minutes of this will have a dramatic impact on improving the indoor air quality of your home.

One of the worst ways to waste gas when driving your car is to accelerate quickly when the red light turns green. When you make your foot act like a solid piece of lead, all you really gain in time savings is just a few seconds. Slowly accelerating and getting to the desired speed saves gas, and you will get to your destination in just about the same amount of time. Also, if you do pass a car, try to do it when going downhill, not up. The amount of gas burned trying to pass a car while going uphill is a major gas guzzler.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but it can also be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Whatever type of countertop surface you have, take the time to regularly disinfect it. All you have to do is wash it and scrub away visible marks and dirt with warm, soapy water. Then dry it with a microfiber towel; the millions of microscopic fibers literally grip onto germs and bacteria. Then do one more thing: Spray rubbing alcohol all over and let it naturally evaporate. You can also use this same cleaning method for cutting boards.