3 Easy Ways to Save Money at Home
Saturday, January 12, 2019, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Trying to save money is a constant struggle for all of us, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Did you know that you could save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by discovering a few easy ways to save around your home?
You’d be surprised at how often overspending can occur within your own home and how much you can save with just a few simple tweaks.
To get started, here are three easy way to save big around your home.
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Borrow or Rent What You Don’t Often Use
It’s virtually impossible to have an artillery of tools, gadgets, and appliances for every single task that may arise throughout the years. For one-off tasks, such as shampooing your carpets, cleaning out your dryer filter, or even if doing a small home renovation, see if a family, friend, or neighbor has the tool you need instead of purchasing one yourself. You’d be surprised at the amount of tools people have and how willing they are to loan them to you.
If you can’t find a friend that will loan you the tool, see if there’s a company that rents out the gadgets. You can rent tools, like a pressure washer or carpet shampooer, at your local hardware store. Try to mitigate spending on new tools only when absolutely necessary. Consider it a well-spent investment on your home.
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Have a Focused Grocery List
By purchasing your own groceries instead of frequently eating out, you can save a ton of money. However, trouble arises when you run to the grocery store without a list; this is especially challenging if you go to the store when you’re hungry. You’ll find yourself roaming down the aisles and craving random food items instead of choosing the groceries you came to get in the first place.
Create a shopping list based off meals you’ll be making throughout the week. Additionally, try and buy items that can be repurposed on a regular basis, such as spices, oils, vegetables, and meats.
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Maintain Your Appliances
You’d be surprised at how often you can simply fix a broken appliance rather than buying a completely new one. If you have a home warranty, your appliance might be completely covered when it comes to repairs, saving you tons of money on a brand new appliance.
You also may have the opportunity to have the cost of a new appliance covered if a repair isn’t viable. If you don’t have a home warranty, check to see if your item is covered by specific product insurance. Usually, these plans will cover a product for a few years at no cost to you.
To prevent your appliances from breaking down, get into a regular habit of completing simple maintenance tasks that will extend the life of the system. Something as simple as regularly cleaning your dryer filter, oiling your countertops, and shampooing your carpets every six months can increase the life of the items in your home for years to come.
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