How to save money, reduce summer expenses, reduce debt
Reducing household and other expenses during the hot summer months can save a lot of money.
A regular review of the following hints may prove to be valuable!
Power Bills
Electricity bills often soar during summer – especially in houses with air-conditioning. If you have air-con, then use it sensibly. Keeping your house cool by keeping blinds and curtains closed, especially early on hot days when homes can rapidly heat up.
If your house has upper floors, you may be able to cool most of the house by cooling the upper floors and letting the cool air fall through the rest of the house. (And warm your house during winter by heating the bottom story with hot air rising.)
Also, check the seals on your refrigerator. A fridge working extra hard to keep cool can chew up a lot of additio...