Methods And Tips To Reduce Overhead

By Jackie Loomis


One simple way to save some cash is to check the lint trap in your clothes dryer and clean it weekly. The dryer uses an extra-ordinary amount of electricity and will run more efficiently saving you money on you energy bill. Considering on average they use 4400 watts to run at an average kWh charge of 11 cent, that dryer is costing 48 cents an hour to run. Reason is that if the screen has lint on it, the dryer has to work twice as hard and drying clothes will take twice as long. Also, built-up lint in your clothes dryer vent is the second leading cause of house fires. You could be saving more than just money. Clothes lines and dryer racks are the most economical way to dry.

Visit the thrift shops like Goodwill, Market Mission, hospital auxiliary etc regularly while you consolidate errands along the way. Go to garage sales. The wide variety of good useful items, many of them near new or brand new, for just a couple dollars is an amazing bargain.

Stretching your trips in between barber shop visits by trimming your own hair saves dollars. Duplicating the barbers' approach and procedure is all you need to get started. With a sharp set of scissors, a guy can stretch out visits for months between cuts.

Skipping visits to the local Starbucks or local coffee store is as simple as bringing your own thermos along. If you're a latte drinker, it's even more money out of your pocket. If you take the time to buy your favorite whole bean or French roast coffee and grind it you'll duplicate the taste of expensive store bought coffee.

Air conditioning is expensive when compared to cooling fans. An average cost of 11 cents per kilowatt hour is paid for electricity across the U.S. Most window average large air conditioners cost 16 cents an hour to run. A big 42 inch ceiling fan costs about 11 cents to run for 40 hours. Limiting your air condition usage will cut a good amount from your electric bill.

Summer spells free entertainment as many orchestras perform their mastery locally. Even college or high school plays at less than ten dollars a ticket beat the price of a Broadway theater production price. It's the exact same story line. Also there usually is an arboretum or nature trail nearby for an inspiring trek.

At half the price that the bank charges, you too can transform ordinary personal checks into something distinctively uniquely you. There is no reason to settle for ordinary checks. You can reorder discount checks direct from the massive check printer manufacturers and save what a bank would charge.

Laundry budget tips like pre-treating stains and washing specials outfits in cold water minimizes fading. You can make your own stain pre-treatment by mixing one part laundry detergent, one part water and one part hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle. Spray the stains and rub the material together or use a soft brush. For fabric softener, try using white vinegar which is much less expensive.




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