Did you know more than 552 million plastic bottles that once held shampoo end up in landfills every year? Even with recycling, over half a billion end up thrown away, and it all could be prevented with one simple switch: a shampoo bar. Like a bar of body soap, a shampoo bar uses the same moisturizing and cleansing ingredients found in shampoo, but without the addition of water. You lather up with a shampoo bar in the shower and it magically turns into shampoo. By switching to a bar, you can cut out plastic bottles altogether.

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Here's a classic Do Just One Thing tip worth repeating: If you have ceiling fans, now is the time to reverse the direction to help keep your home warmer. A ceiling fan that runs counter-clockwise pushes cool air down into a room. When you reverse its spin during the fall months, it'll push the cool air upward and help recirculate warm air in the room. If you don't reverse the direction and keep the fan going, it'll just continue to cool the room, creating a wind chill effect.

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Take a moment to examine your roof and check for "popped nails." These are nails that were used to secure roofing shingles that have popped up over time. Humidity, environmental factors or simple warping can cause a few nails to loosen and raise up. Why is this important to address now? Because a popped nail means there is a small hole where water can seep in and create damage. If you live in an area that is prone to heavy storms, it also could be an area of the roof that "lifts" during a storm, creating even more damage. If you see several popped nails, have a professional fix them.

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