While you're waiting for your next remodeling project to come to fruition, put to practice these three energy-saving habits today.

1. FIND A MATCH: When cooking, match your pan size to the burner. If the burner is too big for the pan, you’re wasting energy.
2. PUT A LID ON IT: Covering your pots and pans helps to retain heat, which allows you to lower the temperature setting.
3. COVER UP: Covering your food in the fridge helps to reduce excess moisture, which increases energy use. For more stories like this: Green, Kitchen