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October 23, 2022 | Appliances and Appliance Care | No comments
With energy prices rising, it’s a good idea to know where exactly you can start saving money and energy around your home. Read on for our helpful tips and advice on how to do this. Read more
October 1, 2022 | Energy Saving Advice | No comments
With energy bills rising across the country, now is a better time than ever to find ways to save energy with your home appliances. As fridges are always running and therefore tend to use more energy than any other appliances in your home, they are a great place to start. Here are some tips and hacks to help you save energy when using your fridge.Read more
March 1, 2022 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Tumble Dryer | No comments
Save a ton of time, money and energy on your laundry by making the most of tumble dryer balls! Made to cut down your tumble dryer’s drying time and dry your clothes more efficiently, these handy little accessories are not to be missed. Read on to learn how dryer balls can help you make the most of your drying cycles.Read more
February 5, 2013 | Money Saving Tips | No comments
Energy efficiency is a hot topic and one thing that is sure to be mentioned is lighting. This post aims to answer some common questions including: How much can energy efficient light bulbs save the average household? How do energy saving bulbs compare to traditional light bulbs? And what types of energy saving light bulbs are available?Read more
November 20, 2020 | Money Saving Tips | No comments
Over recent months, many of us will have been discussing with loved ones a) when the heating should go on and b) at what temperature the heating should be set at. The latter of these discussions is likely to cause many debates as various members of the family will undoubtedly want the heating at a higher temperature than others.
But is there a correct temperature your home should be during the winter?Read more
April 22, 2017 | Appliances and Appliance Care | No comments
Saving the planet can seem like a daunting task, and you may not know how or where to start. However, it can be so simple. This blog post talks about ways to save the planet with your appliances. It can all start with small changes made in the comfort of your own home, which can result in big impacts, for you and the planet.
June 16, 2016 | Appliances and Appliance Care | Money Saving Tips | No comments
Most of the advice we give focuses on repairing your appliances rather than replacing them so it may come as a shock to see us talking about buying new appliances. There are sadly times however when appliances are broken beyond repair, or are so old so that it’s actually costing you more to run them than it is to buy a brand new machine.
December 30, 2015 | Fun Tips | No comments
The time has came where many of us are looking to make New Year Resolutions, and it’s estimated that throughout our lifetimes we spend £21,000 on attempting to achieve such resolutions for them to be broken come February. [source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/brits-spend-21000-in-their-lifetime-on-new-years-resolutions-9951139.html]
Resolutions, however, shouldn’t just be about getting fit, cutting back on certain vices or resolving to see family / friends more. They should also be about looking to be happier in everything you do, and to help we’ve shared 16 (frugal) New Year resolutions for the home.Read more
May 8, 2015 | DIY & Home Improvement | No comments
Earlier this year, it was suggested the average dual fuel customer is paying £1,265 per year. However, there are steps you can take to bring your energy prices down – such as switching to LED light bulbs.
LED bulbs are considered to be one of the most efficient ways of illuminating your home, and over recent years have become available in a number of formats, including GU10, B22 and E27 – with each LED bulb offering a number of benefits, compared to their counterparts.Read more
May 6, 2015 | DIY & Home Improvement | Gardening Tips & Advice | Money Saving Tips | No comments
Benjamin Franklin once said “a penny saved is a penny earned” and to help you save more than a few pennies around the home and garden, below are 25 money saving tips – many of which require minimal effort on your part.Read more
