50 nifty money-saving tips at This Old House
If you have the print edition of the January 2009 issue of This Old House magazine, do not let anybody walk off with it.
There is a really great feature on page 86 called 50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings — and, at least right now, I cannot find the article on the TOH web site to provide an on-line link. Therefore I will be saving the print copy in my DIY project box rather than sending it to the recycling bin.
You do not have to be a homeowner or even a DIY-er to implement some of these tactics.
Consider tip #3:
Close closet doors to lower the square footage you’re heating (and cooling). Shuttering closets along exterior walls also helps to insulate the house.
Cost: Zilch – although it may take a few minutes for your clothes to reach room temperature before you put them on.
Savings: About $50 off your energy bills.
Bonus: You and your guests won’t see closet clutter.
Posted: December 31st, 2008 under DIY, Frugal living, Home and garden, In the News.
Comments: 3
Comments
Comment from Financial Planning for Expectant Parents
Time: January 7, 2009, 2:00 pm
When you are looking to save some money, I find it most helpful to list your expenses from the largest to the smallest. It really helps focus your energy on where you can make an impact. Too many people spend their time trying to shave a few dollars from the smaller items (which can be easy and worthwhile), but cutting one of your bigger expenses by just 5% could put a lot more savings into your pocket than things like packing your lunch twice per week.
Comment from Paula Wethington
Time: January 7, 2009, 2:06 pm
Here’s one way to look at it: Cut back your annual expenses by 8.3 percent.
Regardless of the details how you did that, that’s equivalent to what you were spending in one month.
Comment from TOH
Time: February 3, 2009, 1:00 pm
here is the link on “This old House”
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20250928,00.html
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