Money Saving Tips.

Your House

1. Consider bringing your loft insulation up to latest standards

2. Have your cavity wall insulated.

3. Double glazing can eventually save you money. Pilkington K is now a government standard.

4. Thermostatic radiator controls can control the temperature in individual rooms.

5. Modern condensing combinational boilers could save you pounds in wasted gas. Remember they only heat up the water you need so can save money over the hot water tank system.

6. Wearing warmer clothing around the house means that the thermostat can be reduced by a few degrees.

7. Simply changing to a thicker pair of curtains can stop heat escaping.

8. Change you supplier for gas and electric, using the same supplier for both can also save you money. Uswitch offers a free service that finds the cheapest company for your area.

9. Install a 24/7 timer for the central heating system. Why heat up a house when you are all in bed at the weekend?

10. When you are going out and leaving the house turn the thermostat down to 15ºC.

Kitchen

1. Look around for new products that are energy efficient

2. Make sure the dishwasher is full before using.

3. If you tumble dry your clothes in the middle of the night then you could be wasting all that heat.

4. Pressure Cookers can save time and energy to cook food.

5. Use a microwave over conventional oven and hob where ever possible.

6. Try to have just one evening meal time. Saves time and energy too.

Finances

1. Check for the latest mortgage offers, you may save more than you think.

2. If you always pay off credit cards when they arrive consider one that pays you.

3. If you run up credit card bills, consider changing to a new one to take advantage of lower or no interest charges.

4. Car Insurance, check around for the best deals

5. House Insurance, again shop around for the best deals

Car

1. Walk where ever possible

2. Go shopping during quiet periods, not only does it save you money but also stops frustration. Try midnight shopping at your 24 hour supermarket.

3. Buy online, you save petrol and generally the price is cheaper.

4. Do not go looking for cheaper petrol, but take a note when passing petrol stations. Look for offers that might save additional money.

Sites that maybe able to save you money