Over 7 million dogs and cats enter shelters every year, and approximately 3 million of those are euthanized. One way to help these animals is to always adopt, not shop, when looking to add a companion animal to your home. But if you're not ready, you can also post images of adoptable animals on your own social media feeds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tagging people who may be on the fence about adopting could help sway them to rescue an animal.

Many of us have homes with wood-burning fireplaces that we never use. If you never use your fireplace, save energy and keep your home warmer by plugging and sealing the chimney flue. In the winter months, warm air inside your home can escape through the chimney, even if the flue is closed. By having it sealed by a professional, you prevent air from escaping and help to improve the overall efficiency of your home's heating system.

If you don't frequently use the metal tools like hammers, screwdrivers and awls in your toolkit, they can rust over time. The smallest amount of moisture can attack metal tools in your toolbox. One way to prevent rust is to look to your backyard barbecue. Adding a few charcoal briquettes is a simple way to naturally dehumidify your toolbox. Charcoal is porous, so it absorbs odor and moisture. Just a few unlit briquettes will do the job to protect your tools.