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1 - Switch Energy Providers
The New Year is a good time to consider switching energy providers; you can both save on your annual bills, and receive cash-back by comparing different providers, with the savings potentially rising to £100 a year.
2 - Use Less Water
Get a water meter for your house, and avoid average charges for your area; similarly, use less water by switching off taps when brushing your teeth, and don’t over fill kettles and pans when making cups of tea and cooking.
3 - Use Your Garden to Grow Vegetables
Reduce your weekly food shop by using your garden to grow vegetables; you can start a small patch, or even a kitchen garden, where you can grow potatoes, carrots, and other vegetables that can be added to your cooking routine.
4 - De-Clutter and Sell Items
You’d be surprised by how much money you can raise by de-cluttering your home and selling on items; old mobile phones can be sold for cash, while large amounts of books, DVDs, and CDs can be sold online to make some quick cash.
5 - Take Out a Home Renovation Loan
Look for short term or guarantor loans that will allow you to borrow enough money to renovate a bathroom or kitchen - doing so will help to add value to your property if you’re planning to sell in a few years time.
6 - Get a Better Home Insurance Deal
Work out what you’re actually paying for with your home insurance, and try to cut out anything that you don’t actually need. Look for deductibles, as well as opportunities to lower your premiums by increasing the amount of information you give to providers.
7 - Break Down Your Bills
Calculate how much you’re spending across different parts of your home, and try to make small savings; use slightly less heat an water, or drop part of your entertainment package if you’re not using your television as much as your Internet connection.
8 - Set Your Home for the Seasons
Remember to add in blankets and repair drafts and leaks before the Winter, which will help you to use your heating less. Similarly, make sure you turn off your heating at the right time of the year to avoid paying more in the Spring and Summer.
9 - Refit Your Kitchen
Make your kitchen more cost effective by investing in a slow or pressure cooker, which can save energy. Move over to white goods that have an Energy Star label, as these appliances are more energy efficient.
10 - Make Small Repairs and Changes
Lots of small changes will make a difference to how much you spend at home - fix leaky taps, and try to spend less time in the shower, or running your garden hose. Check for drafts under doors, and pick up cheap drafts excluders to prevent heat from being lost.
Author Bio: Liam Ohm writes about home improvement, from bespoke furniture to money saving tips. In his spare time he enjoys networking and socializing.
Very wonderful tips. To add, use energy-saving bulbs especially on areas that don't need much light all the time like the shower and restroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree on Number 3 -by considering planting vegetables on your backyard or in a small pot is one of the simple ways to save money at home. Small pots can save money for groceries by growing your favorite vegetables like tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, eggplants and other leafy vegetables. etc
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