Be Frugal Around the House
If you are like me, you really love saving money. In fact, you are probably addicted to saving money. Over the years, I have come up with many amazing ways to save money around the house. Here are a few that anyone can implement and save lots of money.
The hot water heater is probably too hot. Change it to 110 to 120 degrees and you will still be fine.
Change all your light bulbs to fluorescent light bulbs. There's less energy used and they are just as bright. Actually, you can get even brighter lights since they aren't as hot and you won't think you are wasting your money.
Whenever you aren't using the water tap, turn it off to conserve water. You don't need it for most of the time that you are showering anyway.
Actually, windows should be sealed off too. If you look at your windows and the plastic molding is peeling off, then replacing it will prevent heat from going out the window.
That grass doesn't need to be cut every week. Cut it every 2 weeks instead and you will save half your maintenance cost.
Turn off every light that you don't use. Actually, it's even better if you unplug the light fixtures when you don't need the light.
Turn the temperature of the fridge up a little bit. You don't need to create sub freezing temperatures with everything inside.
If there are rooms that you don't go to often, seal off the vents to the room so heat and air conditioning isn't wasted.
Ventilating fans are great in the summer but make sure they are turning the right way so it doesn't take heat out of the house in the winter.
Wear clothes so you won't feel cold. You don't necessary need to crank up that heater to high all the time.
The hot water heater is probably too hot. Change it to 110 to 120 degrees and you will still be fine.
Change all your light bulbs to fluorescent light bulbs. There's less energy used and they are just as bright. Actually, you can get even brighter lights since they aren't as hot and you won't think you are wasting your money.
Whenever you aren't using the water tap, turn it off to conserve water. You don't need it for most of the time that you are showering anyway.
Actually, windows should be sealed off too. If you look at your windows and the plastic molding is peeling off, then replacing it will prevent heat from going out the window.
That grass doesn't need to be cut every week. Cut it every 2 weeks instead and you will save half your maintenance cost.
Turn off every light that you don't use. Actually, it's even better if you unplug the light fixtures when you don't need the light.
Turn the temperature of the fridge up a little bit. You don't need to create sub freezing temperatures with everything inside.
If there are rooms that you don't go to often, seal off the vents to the room so heat and air conditioning isn't wasted.
Ventilating fans are great in the summer but make sure they are turning the right way so it doesn't take heat out of the house in the winter.
Wear clothes so you won't feel cold. You don't necessary need to crank up that heater to high all the time.
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