There are a million ways to save money, but one of our favorite approaches is to lower your monthly bills. One way or another, you’re spending this money every month and will continue to do so for the rest of your life. If you figure out how to cut these bills back by just $30, … [Read more...] about How to Save Money Every Month
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Cut the shower flow to save $265/year
Low flow shower heads can cost as little as $10 but can save up to $265 per year. They can reduce flow to as little as 1.5 gallons per minute, which is much more water efficient than the old ones that use up to 5.5 gallons per minute, all without sacrificing water pressure! Since … [Read more...] about Cut the shower flow to save $265/year
Go with an ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher and washing machine, and only run it when full
When buying a new dishwasher or washing machine, look for the ENERGY STAR rating. These will be more energy and water-efficient, saving money on water and electric bills. For dishwashers, skip pre-rinsing to save water and only run the dishwasher when it is full. For the washing … [Read more...] about Go with an ENERGY STAR rated dishwasher and washing machine, and only run it when full
Switch to a low-flow toilet
Low flow toilets generally use less than two gallons per flush, compared to water-guzzling older models which can use five to seven gallons per flush. Over a year, that's a savings of around 7,000 gallons which can save you $50 to $100 annually (and $2,000 over the … [Read more...] about Switch to a low-flow toilet
Aerate the faucets
Faucet aerators are an inexpensive but efficient way for saving water. They screw on to the bottom of faucets to reduce water flow, with no reduction in water pressure. Look at your faucets to see if aerators are already installed - they will have their flow imprinted on the … [Read more...] about Aerate the faucets