Comments on: How to Save Money Around the House (Guest Post)

By: Wrinkle Treatment :

Wrinkle Treatment : — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:32:39 +0000

outdoor lightings should be energy efficient, that is why we should use compact flurescent lamps or sodium vapor lamps’.”

By: LuLuGal

LuLuGal — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:19:23 +0000

I used to do this when I lived with my mother but we also had an external water tank and lived in an area where we always had problems with the water supply. I have not done this since moving out on my own.

By: Brian Earley

Brian Earley — Tue, 25 May 2010 02:02:53 +0000

One thing we are starting to do is put a bucket in the shower when we run the water until it is hot. We use that excess water to water plants or even refill the toilet faster when we flush it so it doesn’t take as much to fill the reservoir. It’s goofy, but it works!

By: Pat Yoe

Pat Yoe — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:31:13 +0000

I have Straight Talk on the Verizon network. Bought it at Walmart and it’s an amazing deal. The Samsung Finesse is a very cool smartphone and paying only $45 a month for unlimited everything is the best deal going!

Who needs an iPhone? LOL!!

By: dan

dan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:23:53 +0000

Interesting article. Lots of good tips, to save even more water on showers, take a “Navy” shower:
1. Turn on the water and get yourself wet
2. Water off
3. Lather up
4. Rinse off

As long as you have a small shower stall, you won’t get cold.

By: Andrew Waber

Andrew Waber — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:23:42 +0000

Really the tips you have given in the blog are really useful for those who need tips on How to Save Money Around the House.

http://letterdash.com/saver/how-to-save-money-on-your-domestic-electricity-bill

By: dlakm@Solar Homes

dlakm@Solar Homes — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:51:47 +0000

It great the people are trying to save money on their electrical consumption. It is sad though that it takes a severe economic downturn to really get peoples attention.

But regardless, one thing we have to do is to invest in our future for sustainability. One way, would be to install some solar panels on your roofs. Understandable, they are expensive, but the long term benefits, will out weigh the short term pinch to pocketbook.

For those that can’t afford panels, you can do indoor/outdoor lighting, solar chargers for phones, laptops, fans, etc. Just search, and you will be surprised at how many some things can be solar powered.

By: LuLuGal

LuLuGal — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:59:29 +0000

I got rid of the home phone a LONG time ago and have used strictly my cellphone. I like having my cellphone because I like having a little access to the world when traveling away from home.

By: Bocarat

Bocarat — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:49:38 +0000

Here’s what I did to save money. I ditched my cell phone.

Well, it wasn’t hard. I had a company phone but when I got laid off, I had the option of keeping it and start paying for it on my own.

I thought prepaid phones might be funky but did some shopping and found out that I could still get a good, no-frills phone for around 20-30 dollars and didn’t have to sign a contract or even have a credit card or credit check.

It turned out that I got a phone from net10 and I’m VERY happy with it and can really control my costs.

I don’t give the number out to everyone and that helps too, and I can control the costs up-front. Sweet!

My next move is to get rid of my phone at home and just use the cell!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:46:02 +0000

This is great, thanks Trisha. It would be very interesting to see a breakdown of how much money is involved in doing everyday activities, for example... how much does it cost to take a bath? $1 maybe? Just things that run through my mind. Maybe I'm crazy. I posted a similar post myself called 75 Everyday Ways to Save Money. Kevin’s last blog post..Save Money at the Pharmacy

By: Solid Planning

Solid Planning — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:21:25 +0000

We agree with your comments Trisha. We have tackled many of these same issues. It's amazing how a few changes can reduce consumption. Solid Planning’s last blog post..Easy Financial Planning

By: Meeting rooms

Meeting rooms — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:19:41 +0000

Great post, Trisha . Yes there are different ways to save money. Interestingly having the television on standby consumes a lot of power. Having any appliances on the wall uses electric power.Grocery shopping is something you can easily cut down on budget. Thanks for the tips.

By: Rich Strophe

Rich Strophe — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:16:19 +0000

Great article! With less trips to the grocery store, you also save on gas and have fewer cold engine starts which are real pollution producers. Rich Strophe’s last blog post..Coupon Savings Account Plan

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:16:01 +0000

My electric bill spiked to $77 in December. I made a conscious effort to keep lights off when I didn’t need them and it went down to $59 in January! My computer is on ALL DAY – it’s my lifeline to the outside world while I’m here with the kids!!!

Becky’s last blog post..Spotlight: NH/VT Discount Shopping turned into Organic Food Babble!!