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Simple Tools That Will Save You Money In Daily Home Maintenance

If you are a home owner, then you definitely know how much sacrifice and dedication is required when purchasing a home. Although you may have successfully passed this hurdle, daily home maintenance can easily become a huge expense for you and your family.

However with the right expertise and equipment, you can easily do most minor maintenance activities on your own, thereby saving both time and money. So, if you have been searching for the right equipment to get the job done, here are a few items which will come in handy when carrying out most home repairs and maintenance activities.

Lawn mowers

Lawn mowing is a common childhood chore which most kids dread. In view of this, some people have opted to hire landscaping companies to mow their lawns. This may save you the extra time and hustle; however the additional costs can quickly pile up. By purchasing a lawn mower, you’ll not only reduce your maintenance costs, but it can also act as a great workout on a hot summer afternoon!

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Old Time Ways Of Saving On Household Expenses I Learned From My Grandma

I recently have been spending more time with my grandma. Besides the great company, I have also learned a few “old-time” ways of saving around the house. She grew up during the Depression so she has a very different mindset than my own (mid-twenties). When I started applying some of her methods (along with ones I’ve picked up on my own) I’ve been able to cut down on costs that were actually really quite easy and simple to put into effect.

Here are some of those “old-time” ways of saving I picked up from her…

Use your local resources

We’ve all have gotten into this habit of going out of our way to find the best deals. The problem is that the $50 you may be saving on a new item may only actually come to be $20 (or less) after you figure gas and transit time. Plus, what if you could have done without? Now you’re spending money on things you really didn’t need.

The people growing up during the Depression did a great deal to save money. Mainly, they hunkered down and worked around their local resources, so you went to the local farmers market, you bartered, you found work around the neighborhood, and took care of each other.

Sure, sometimes there are particular items that may come at a premium depending on your location and the culture, but for the most part the local offering is going to be greatly cheaper especially since you could barter with the individual (because they may be someone you know or within your extended network).

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The Ultimate Guide To Saving On Home Utility Bills

ways to heat your home for lessUtility bills can place a strain on your family’s finances at the end of each month. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to reduce your consumption. We’ll do our best to highlight some great concepts that could help you to save hundreds of dollars every year. The basic rule of thumb is that you need to use less power when heating and running your property. However, there are some devices that could assist too. Just put the advice on this page into practice, and you should notice positive changes very quickly. When all’s said and done, you could spend the money you save on more family holidays. Now, doesn’t that sound good?

Heat one room at a time

There is no need to heat your entire home when everyone is sitting in the same room. So, make sure you switch some of your radiators off during the evening time. That will help you to save a lot of money over the course of twelve months. You can use electric blankets in your kids bedrooms if you think they might get cold. Just switch them on ten minutes before they plan to go to bed. Make sure you don’t forget to turn them off as soon as your child gets under the covers. Electric blankets will use a lot of power if you keep them running for long periods of time.

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4 Mind Blowing Ways You Can Save Money On Energy Bills

energy savings at homeWant to save money on energy bills? Check out these four tips below!

Be Eco-Friendly

A good way to save on energy bills is to be more eco-friendly. Instead of using normal light bulbs, switch to eco-friendly ones. These bulbs will require less power, so you’ll be using a lot less energy. Also, think about getting solar panels for your house. If you have these, then you can not only save money but make a bit back too! Solar panels generate energy from the sun – which is free. So, you won’t need to pay for any solar energy you’re creating. This means you won’t be paying as much on your energy bills. But, you can actually sell electricity back to the National Grid too!

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Five Reasons You Won’t Change Your Energy Supplier & Save Yourself A Fortune

energy savings at homeReducing our household bills is a battle that every homeowner participates in every month. Money might not be short, but it definitely doesn’t grow on trees and not many of us can afford to fork out hundreds of pounds monthly. Most us cannot afford to fork out hundreds of pounds monthly especially when we can cut back easily by switching energy suppliers. The majority of use, however, will not switch even when we know how much we could save. Why?

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