Just a couple of things we do in addition to the excellent advice already given:
1) we have marked several switches in the circuit breaker box with colored tape - red for ones which should be turned off (esp. water heater), blue for ones which must be left on (esp. a/c).
2) put the carts on their BatteryMinders - keeps them trickle charged and desulphated
3) lock the door linking the house to the garage
4) turn off the fridge after putting its contents into the chest freezer - cheaper to run
We also use a humidistat, and have never had any problems with dishwasher etc. seals drying out. And a trustworthy neighbor checks around, inside and out, once every few weeks.
Remember that your electricity bill includes a monthly service charge, so you will never get the bill to zero however much you turn off.
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