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Grocery Shopping
The first place to start is looking at your shopping patterns, so let’s focus on groceries. If you don’t think ahead about what you’re going to eat during the week, you might find that you’re picking up random groceries and taking them home; some might even go off if you don’t use them quick enough. Plan your meals so you can make a concise shopping list and only buy what you need. You should also think about swapping big name brands for the store’s own, especially on things like cleaning products, skincare, shampoo, and shower gel. To save even more money on your weekly shop, look for grocery coupons online or in-store that you can use.
Energy Bills
The first step to saving on your energy bills is by making sure you’re turning off lights when you’re not in the room; if you’re not watching the TV, don’t leave it on standby, switch it off at the mains, etc. However, you can go one step further and look at perhaps moving to a different energy provider instead. Use online comparison sites to see if you’re getting the best possible deal with your provider or to find better deals with other companies. You’d be surprised at how much you can save a month by doing this. The same goes for your home and car insurance, too.
Recycle
You should be making the effort to recycle plastics and glass, but consider other household items you can use again. For example, reusing a plastic bottle for your drinks rather than buying new ones. You can even use glass jars for things like pen holders or to keep your herbs and spices in the kitchen. If you’re a keen gardener, use your food waste to turn into compost. There are loads of things you can do with the stuff you already have at home, rather than just throwing it out and replacing it.
DIY
Learning a few basic DIY skills could help you save money in the long run. Rather than calling your local handyman to do odd jobs around your house, you can fix things yourself and save money in the process. For more complicated projects, it’s wise to call out the experts, but things like fixing shelves or hanging up pictures are all things that are easy to do with the right tools.
Sell Your Stuff
Finally, if you want to make some extra money to add to your savings, consider selling some of your unwanted things. You can do this easily online, and anything you don’t sell, you can donate to a charity. It’s a great way to declutter your home and boost your income.
If you want to start saving more money, try these simple things at home and see how they can make a difference.
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