Simple Home Hacks That Can Save You Money | Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union

There are a lot of little expenses involved with running a household that can quickly begin to add up—buying new lightbulbs, replacing broken items and keeping things like paper towels and aluminum foil stocked can all add up!

While these things certainly fall in the category of necessities, that does not mean you should pay what you have to for them. In fact, if you get savvy, there are a lot of ways you can save around the house—and we have all the tips you need to make it happen.

Simple Hacks for Saving Money Around the House

Keep your lightbulbs clean. Cleaning your lightbulbs may seem like a silly household chore, but it can actually make a difference. Dust can dim bulbs, meaning you have to turn more fixtures on for the same amount of light—so keeping them clean can result in turning fewer lights on around the house.

Stop buying dryer sheets. Dryer sheets are a single-use item that can really add up depending on how much laundry you do—plus, they contribute to household waste! Swap them out for reusable wool dryer balls, which can last for up to 1,000 loads and even slow down drying time.

Switch to LED lightbulbs. LED lightbulbs are a bit more expensive up front, but the savings over their lifetime more than makes up for it. LED bulbs can save $10 to $20 after only five hours of use and last much longer than incandescent bulbs, too.

Close closet doors. Most closets and pantries do not have vents in them, resulting in a small space that is hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Closing the doors to these spaces can keep the air inside them in, so it does not leech out and heat or cool air in the room around it.

Stop the suck of energy vampires. “Energy vampires” refer to electronics that are plugged in and still using electricity, even when they are off—accounting for 75% of electronic energy use according to the Department of Energy. Using a power strip that you can turn off when items are not in use can stop these vampires in their tracks.

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