Finance household
With the global economic slowdown approaching and ever increasing inflation numbers, we at household level are expected to do a little that will save a lot for ourselves, the world and our forthcoming generations. With the depleting natural resources, all we are supposed to do is save a bit from both our hands and these petty habits may one day save our planet. So, here are a few simple, yet vital tips that you can follow all-throughout your daily routine to not only save our environment and other fellow human being but also cut down our monthly bills and saving a few extra dollars too
- Dry out your clothes in sun instead of a dryer or heat. This will not only stretch the life you\'re your clothes and keep them fresh but also make you used to natural ways of living.
- Use warm or cold water for laundry purpose instead of hot and hang them out in sun to dry out as a replacement for a spinner or a drying machine. You can also turn the heat dry option switched off on your dishwasher.
- Set your thermostat below a few degrees at night.
- Use wash clothes for household dusting and cleaning instead of those expensive, disposable paper towels whenever possible to cut down their use.
- Raise the temperature settings of your refrigerator a bit higher.
- Turn off the lights that are turned on extra in the house. There has already been enough of decoration of the house so those lamp posts outside the house and that huge chandelier in the drawing room will hardly make any difference. Stop showing off and save on bills !
- Turn off all your electric appliances when not in use. The stand-by mode of your television, microwave and personal computer gulp up a lot of power which is so much avoidable that you will realise only while paying your next month\'s electricity bill.
- Learn to fix and repair leaky faucets and tighten up the screws. This will not only lighten your burden of calling a plumber or a technician but also help in getting the work done as soon as you find there is some fault in the system.
- Make your own baby food instead of buying those expensive tins. This will not only save a few extra bucks but will really insure that your baby is eating what is really good for him being fresh. You can also opt between the best combination of a meal for him depending upon his health and bodily requirement. You can also try making your own baby wipes and nappies and various other baby stuff that will not only boost your hidden creativity but will definitely make your baby proud once he grows and discovers an old, hand-painted dress down in some closet.
- Pack the lunch for yourself and your spouse to work rather than paying the long canteen bill for munching rubbish all day long.
- Switch over to rechargeable batteries and cells instead of those that are finished off to garbage after a few hours of pleasant music. Though the initial cost is a bit expensive, they\'ll surely save you some bucks in the long run.
- Develop a kitchen garden in your backyard and grow your own fruits and vegetables."> You will love to eat fresh fruits and vegetables that are free from any kind of pesticides. Now just wonder, if you get those organic fruits and veggies from the nearest supermarket, how much is it really going to cost
- When your car needs a tyre change, you can get them rotated so as to use all the tyres to their fullest. The service centre people would not mind doing it for you as you may not know it but many drivers and car owners already use this practice. Also make it a habit to check your car pressure whenever on a longer drive."> If the tyres are not properly inflated they will wear out faster.
- Give your car a shampoo wash at home each weekend rather than taking it out. The owners love the car the most. Therfore, no one can ever be extra caring as you are no matter how much dollars you pay off.
- Set your water geyser thermostat to low. Most of the times our water geyser is set at maximum heat and then we mix cold water in the shower.
- Keep blinds and curtains closed on hot, sunny days to lower the temperature in your rooms."> You AC will work more efficiently or may not even need it.
- In the market, a small dry cleaning kit is available which can be used to clean your delicate clothes at home only, saving a lot of money from the drycleaner\'s bills.
- There are simple tips on maintaining a vehicle that can cut-down the service charges like changing the filter and the oil of the car regularly and emptying out the trunk to continue with the higher mileage.
- Prefer going to the public library rather than buying books that you either finish off and dump them in a trunk or buy and hardly finish. You can also avail the movie rental service rather than buying expensive DVD\'s that you often pass on to your friends one you and your family has watched. Going to free concerts and events happening around in the city can be a fun way to celebrate a weekend and you need not pay heavily for the shows and movies to entertain your family."> They will be equally happy to go to a concert with you.
- In the hectic world full of traffic, it is hard to transport oneself from one location to another without the wastage of time, energy and fuel. Moreover, with the advent of technology, many tasks like paying of bills, reservation of tickets and even shopping can be done online through internet on regular basis save a lot for your family to rejoice.
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