How to Save Money at Home

Summer is on the way and with it come higher electric bills as we try to cool our homes. It is also a nice time to spend outdoors and enjoy the better weather. Familykenkel shares some of the ways to save money at home.

• Close the blinds on windows where the sun is shining through during the day to keep the house, condo or apartment cooler.
• Invest in a programmable thermostat and use it to raise the temperature when not home.
• Grill outside instead of using the oven or stove.
• Check the web for good deals on bundled TV, Internet and cell phone prices. A bundled package can be cheaper than individually priced services and many providers will try to outbid the other ones.
• Shop local farmer’s markets for produce. It’s better than the store bought variety.
• Scan local papers for free events in town such as public swimming pools, movie nights and block parties. Take advantage of them.
• Familykenkel encourages readers to explore free movies with On Demand, or ditch cable altogether and join a video streaming service. There are many good streaming services available now.

Why pay more than you have to? Save money at home and put it toward a cool family summer vacation.