More than just some people like to save money. But what does it mean to save money around your house? Does it always suggest buying the cheapest items?
According to Popular Mechanics, LED lightbulbs last five times longer than a conventional light bulb and use a fraction of the electricity. These lightbulbs have come down in price DRASTICALLY since they first came out.
Years ago, my husband wired sidewalk lights for his aunt. There were so many issues with those lights. Now, you can get solar lights to light up your house and yard without the use of electricity.
A low flow showerhead is going to save you money not only on your water bill but also on your HOT WATER bill. The trick is to do some reading to see which shower head still has some decent water pressure.
These rechargeable batteries are brilliant. With a boy in the house who plays Xbox (only on vacations and weekends), we used to go through a lot of batteries.
Instead of wasting paper towels or napkins, you can get cloth napkins. If you are a little crafty, you can sew your own out of clearance fabric or just pick up a set of pretty cloth napkins from Amazon.
No more buying plastic containers that you melt in the microwave and recycle only to buy more. No more zip bags and plastic wrap. Just some Anchor or Pyrex dishes to use over and over.