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16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer

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Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

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Saving on Grocery Bills. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Do you get a headache when you open the utility bill every month? Pay Your Bills on Time. Lower Your Utility Usage.

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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

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What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The saving you make on your power bills could pay for the new appliance within five years, at average electricity prices.

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

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Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills. You could be paying over the odds if your bill is based on estimated readings. Cutting Your Electricity Bills. Fix draft excluders.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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Our 17 year old Kenmore washing machine stopped spinning the end of March. After searching the problem online, my husband found a few You Tube videos and made a valiant attempt to fix the machine himself. The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose. Machines have improved tremendously in 17 years.

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Are You Wasting Valuable Energy and Money?

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As well as establishing an energy saving regime in the home which can reduce the average fuel bill by up to £250 according to the Government it is worth shopping around to compare electricity prices and the cost of gas to get the best deal. Related posts: Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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6 Tricks to Save More Money in 2015

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Try to cash it in at the bank rather than at a coin machine in the grocery store so you don’t have to pay a commission. Save all $5 bills that you get. Instead, I decided to save every $5 bill that I received. I kept those bills in an envelope in my dresser, and I was surprised how quickly the money added up.

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