Frugal Living

Top Tips To Save Money At Home This Spring

If you’re trying to live a more frugal life and put money away each month, there are some very simple ways you can save. Here are some top tips to bear in mind if you’re saving up for a vacation or some home improvements.

Cut your energy bills

The days are warmer and lighter, and this usually means good news for those looking to save on energy bills. Open your curtains wide and let the natural light pour in. Open windows and doors to let cooler air circulate and be thrifty when it comes to using air conditioning. If you’re a keen gardener, it may be worth investing in an irrigation system to water your plants. Once you’ve covered the initial installation cost, you’ll save money on water bills. Use an energy meter to show you how much energy you are using at any given time. If you notice that the figure is higher than expected, this may mean that you’ve left appliances running. Always remember to switch lights off when you leave a room and turn taps off when you’re brushing your teeth. Swap baths for showers and switch appliances off at the socket.

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Keep on top of maintenance tasks

Taking a bit of time to do jobs in the garden and DIY tasks can make a massive difference to your monthly spending. It may be tiresome and time-consuming, but if you can do the work yourself, you’ll save a lot of money. Make sure you have regular checks scheduled for appliances, such as air conditioning units and boilers. If you miss recommended assessments, you run the risk of paying for emergency appliance repair. This is likely to be much more expensive than routine checks.

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Shop smartly

If you put your mind to it, you can save a huge amount of money on food bills each month. Shop smartly and try and use coupons where possible. Write a weekly menu and a shopping list and try and avoid any extra temptations. Visit towards the end of the day to get good discounts and cook at home. When you’re preparing meals, such as casseroles, make a large amount so that you can freeze the leftovers for another day. This will save you money and time. Take packed lunches to work with you and try and give up your daily coffee on the way to the office. If you can wait until you get there and make yourself an instant cup, you could save a significant sum over the course of the month.

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Get active

Are you guilty of driving to the local shop or dropping the kids down the road for a play date? If so, now is the time to enjoy the pleasant weather and stretch your legs. You could put the money you save on gas towards your family vacation.

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Scrimping and saving can be tough, but there are simple ways of cutting spending. Take these tips on board, and you’ll be surprised how much you save in a short space of time.  

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