How To Reduce What You Spend Around Your Home Per Month
If you are looking to reduce what you spend around your home per month, here are some tips.
Lower your telecoms bills – A survey conducted by consumer champion, Which?, determined that the average household in the UK could save £156 on their telecoms bills simply by haggling. Now would be a good time to call your supplier to see if they can give you a better deal.
Save money on your energy bills – There is no denying that energy prices in the UK seem to be increasing all of the time. However, there are a number of different ways you can counteract this. This includes finding out whether you are entitled to any government grants for new boilers and solar panels, getting an energy monitor, investing in home insulation, and choosing energy efficient appliances. You should also replace your light bulbs with LED alternatives and find out whether it would be cheaper to switch energy supplier. Making changes like installing electric panel conversions can make a difference too.
Use your ‘grey’ water twice – One way to save money on your bills at home is to use bath water to flush the toilet. All you need to do is keep the water in the bath once you have finished bathing, and then use a bucket to gather it, and pour it down the toilet to flush it. If you are on a water metre, this is a great way to save money.
Find out whether you are eligible for council tax discount – When trying to save money, it is so important to explore all of the options available to you. If you live by yourself, you could be entitled to a 25 per cent discount on your council tax bills.
LOWER THE AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU SPEND ON FOOD
Shop online – Doing your grocery shopping online enables you to be a better budgeter because you won’t waste money on items you do not need. When shopping in-store, it’s easy to buy things on a whim and get sucked in by different offers. You have more time to ponder over your decision while shopping online. Plus, you can find true value for deals and order items in bulk to make further savings.
Buy frozen vegetables – If you are on a budget, it is wise to buy frozen vegetables instead of fresh. This means that you can use what you want and simply leave the rest for another day. Plus, it is much cheaper.
Shop on an evening – You will often find that you can make considerable savings by doing your grocery shopping on an evening. Most supermarkets will have items that are marked down in price substantially, so if you can eat them that day, it is a great way to save a bit of extra case.
Buy loose fruit and vegetables – While it is tempting to buy fruit and vegetables that are pre-packed or pre-prepared for sheer convenience, it will cost you more money. So, go for loose fruit and vegetables instead. This is also more likely to eliminate waste, as you will only buy what you need.
Make a meal plan – Last but not least; you can save a good chunk of money by making a meal plan for each week. There is much less scope for waste if you know exactly what you are having to eat throughout the week. It also means you are less likely to make impulse purchases when you go to the supermarket. There are plenty of money-saving recipes online as well, enabling you to feed the family for less, so make sure you check them out.
