Home Energy Saving Tips
It is so important for all of us in January to try and save some money after the spending we did during December. The new year is always a stressful time and many of us don’t get paid until the last week of the month and this makes it a stressful time.
In January and throughout the year there are some great ways for you to save money and energy in your home. From turning off the lights to insulating the house we want to share these with you today.
Consider solar lights
If you want to create a nice atmosphere in your kitchen or your living room without using lots of electricity on a lamp or light – you could consider fitting some solar powered fairy lights around the room. During the day you can place the sensor next to your window to trap in light, and in the evening when the light is gone they will come on and offer you a soft glow in the room while you watch TV and enjoy your evening.
Insulate everywhere
It is so important to learn more about insulation and what it can do for your home this year. Insulating the house from the ceilings to the floors is a sure fire way to trap in the heat from your bodies and from the heating system and to stop cold air getting in through the space between your walls. Take the chance to install insulation throughout your home this year and you will soon see a massive improvement in your gas bill and a lot of saved energy as a result.
Turn off the taps
When you are brushing your teeth or washing your face it is important not to leave the tap on for too long otherwise it will waste water. It takes a lot to energy to bring water to your home and to warm it up so make sure that you consider turning off the tap to save some money and energy.
Wash dishes less
Instead of filling a bowl with water every time you have a few dishes on the side of your counter; consider waiting until you have enough dishes to fill your drainer. This small practice of reducing your washing up to once a day will make a massive impact on your water bill and will save you a lot of money as well as energy.
Consider new lighting
When trying to save some money in the home it is a good idea to first take stock of the light fixtures you currently have around the house. There will be a lot of different light fittings around your home which you might have never changed or updated and now is a great time for you to make the change to something that is more energy efficient and will save you money. New energy saving bulbs are being created each day and they will make a whole lot of difference to you this year when trying to save energy.
