MANCHESTER, N.H. —

The kitchen is often the busiest room in the house and one of the most expensive. From energy use to food prices, it all adds up.

Consumer Reports experts say there are some easy ways to help you save big with just a few small changes.

Every time you turn on the faucet, run the dishwasher or open the fridge, it costs money.

"A lot of your energy is probably going to your kitchen, and making some small changes there could help you see some real savings," said Dan Wroclawski of Consumer Reports.

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Start your savings spree by following Mom's advice: Don't spend too much time staring into the fridge with the doors wide open. Get in and get out, keeping the cold air inside.

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