How to Cut Costs at Home

Don’t let anyone kid you: running a house is by no means an easily affordable undertaking. On top of all the other main costs of living (transport, food etc), add on the cost of rent or a mortgage, electricity, heating, and various appliances, and you’re often left with very little to spare at the end of the month. But it doesn’t have to be so. Here are some guaranteed ways to start saving money around the house.

Save on Heating

Heat is one of the main expenses associated with running a house. But there are ways to reduce these costs considerably. For example, almost two thirds of all heat in your home disappears through the walls and roof. But by having your home fitted with insulation, much of that heat will be retained, meaning you won’t need to use other heating devices as much. Similarly, installing quality solar panels on your roof will mean that you are not relying on more expensive energy sources. Particularly if you buy panels from an accredited distributor such as The Mark Group, the savings are evident almost immediately.

Laziness Is Costing You

We are all a little guilty of laziness at times, but when it comes to keeping appliances running in the background, this laziness is costing us big time. In fact, the average UK family could save up to £100 per year, simply by ensuring that their appliances are turned off when not in use. That may not seem like a great deal, but over five years you’ll have accrued the cost of a very decent used car.

Screw Your Head On

Water bills can be crippling, especially when they come at the wrong time. However, you can bring down the overall cost of these bills by installing an eco-friendly shower head in your bathroom. By doing this, An average family of four will save around £75 per year. With no noticeable difference in the quality of shower you get as a result, this is a complete no brainer.

Saving Energy and Money

For those with very busy lives, it might seem that these suggestions are not manageable, but they are. None of the above steps will take much time or energy at all. On the contrary, they’ll be saving you energy – and money – in the long run.