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Being smart with A/C - Air conditioning is the big spender in many households. You're lucky to have it during a heatwave, but beware of the extra costs.
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Being smart with A/C - Many energy companies have apps which allow you to operate A/C from a remote location. That way, you can cool your house before you get home.
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Being smart with A/C - People with pets should know the importance of air conditioning during summer, but look at the many alternative ways to keep cool around the house.
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Out of the pan and into the fire - Summer months are the time for barbecues and cookouts. Not only do they make good social get-togethers, there are domestic benefits too.
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Out of the pan and into the fire - Cooking in the kitchen can create excess heat around the house, and can undo all your hard work in trying to keep cool.
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Out of the pan and into the fire - So, try having a few more BBQs this summer, and eat dinner in the great outdoors.
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High and dry - If you're able to, letting laundry dry outside is a great way to save money during summer.
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High and dry - Using a tumble dryer will only add to your electricity bill, and clothes smell a little bit fresher when dried outside.
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High and dry - While washing, try using a lower heat setting to clean your clothes and bed sheets.
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Into the outdoors - More sun means more time in the day, with the sun setting much later than usual. That should give you the perfect excuse to get out of the house, so you don't waste so much money on streaming devices.
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Into the outdoors - Getting out of the house is a great way to save money on electricity during summer as well.
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Into the outdoors - Furthermore, using natural light around the house will also cheapen that irksome electricity bill.
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More A/C tips - If you're using A/C, make sure to keep your machine nice and clean. After all, a dirty air conditioner is an expensive one.
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More A/C tips - Dirty filters make air conditioners less efficient, as they restrict the airflow.
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More A/C tips - If your air conditioner is dirty, you may have to run it for a longer time, to get the same results from a clean one. Look into it, and get it cleaned!
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Summer sales - Summer sales provide you with a great way to save money during the sunny season.
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Summer sales - High street shops and department stores tend to have major sales during the summer months. Landscaping and outdoor materials tend to be on sale towards the end of summer.
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Summer sales - Get ahead of the curve and save money for next year, and get in your summer goods during sales season.
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Getting money-smart - Getting smart with your savings is a great habit for summer. Use the summer months to plan what you want to invest in, be it a holiday, new car, or college course.
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Getting money-smart - There are many options when it comes to storing money. You can use a money market account, a high-yield savings account, or even a CD account (certificate of deposit).
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Getting money-smart - Savings and money market accounts allow you to withdraw money easily, while CD accounts are time-dependant.
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Blindsided - Not everyone may know, but closing the blinds is a great way to keep the house cool during the day.
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Blindsided - It has been estimated that up to 30% of unwanted heat comes from our windows.
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Blindsided - You could save up to 7% on bills by closing your blinds during the day. Basically, using blinds can stop your home from becoming a greenhouse.
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Cooling your body down - Your body is a temple, and there's many ways to keep it cool during summer. Wearing thin clothing with shorter sleeves is one way to keep cool.
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Cooling your body down - Slurping icy drinks and avoiding piping hot food are other ways to keep your temple nice and cool.
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Cooling your body down - Changing your sheets and ditching your duvet also help with keeping cool in the bedroom.
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Holiday-making - It's a whole other subject, but being money conscious about summer vacations is an excellent way to save money during the season.
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Holiday-making
- There are many comparison websites that let you choose the cheapest flights, as well as the most affordable hotels. Holidays are important, so don't ruin it with overbearing costs and price scroungers. See also: Explore Europe's cute little countries
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Being smart with A/C - Air conditioning is the big spender in many households. You're lucky to have it during a heatwave, but beware of the extra costs.
© iStock
1 / 30 Fotos
Being smart with A/C - Many energy companies have apps which allow you to operate A/C from a remote location. That way, you can cool your house before you get home.
© iStock
2 / 30 Fotos
Being smart with A/C - People with pets should know the importance of air conditioning during summer, but look at the many alternative ways to keep cool around the house.
© iStock
3 / 30 Fotos
Out of the pan and into the fire - Summer months are the time for barbecues and cookouts. Not only do they make good social get-togethers, there are domestic benefits too.
© iStock
4 / 30 Fotos
Out of the pan and into the fire - Cooking in the kitchen can create excess heat around the house, and can undo all your hard work in trying to keep cool.
© iStock
5 / 30 Fotos
Out of the pan and into the fire - So, try having a few more BBQs this summer, and eat dinner in the great outdoors.
© Getty Images
6 / 30 Fotos
High and dry - If you're able to, letting laundry dry outside is a great way to save money during summer.
© iStock
7 / 30 Fotos
High and dry - Using a tumble dryer will only add to your electricity bill, and clothes smell a little bit fresher when dried outside.
© iStock
8 / 30 Fotos
High and dry - While washing, try using a lower heat setting to clean your clothes and bed sheets.
© Reuters
9 / 30 Fotos
Into the outdoors - More sun means more time in the day, with the sun setting much later than usual. That should give you the perfect excuse to get out of the house, so you don't waste so much money on streaming devices.
© iStock
10 / 30 Fotos
Into the outdoors - Getting out of the house is a great way to save money on electricity during summer as well.
© iStock
11 / 30 Fotos
Into the outdoors - Furthermore, using natural light around the house will also cheapen that irksome electricity bill.
© iStock
12 / 30 Fotos
More A/C tips - If you're using A/C, make sure to keep your machine nice and clean. After all, a dirty air conditioner is an expensive one.
© iStock
13 / 30 Fotos
More A/C tips - Dirty filters make air conditioners less efficient, as they restrict the airflow.
© iStock
14 / 30 Fotos
More A/C tips - If your air conditioner is dirty, you may have to run it for a longer time, to get the same results from a clean one. Look into it, and get it cleaned!
© iStock
15 / 30 Fotos
Summer sales - Summer sales provide you with a great way to save money during the sunny season.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
Summer sales - High street shops and department stores tend to have major sales during the summer months. Landscaping and outdoor materials tend to be on sale towards the end of summer.
© Getty Images
17 / 30 Fotos
Summer sales - Get ahead of the curve and save money for next year, and get in your summer goods during sales season.
© Getty Images
18 / 30 Fotos
Getting money-smart - Getting smart with your savings is a great habit for summer. Use the summer months to plan what you want to invest in, be it a holiday, new car, or college course.
© Shutterstock
19 / 30 Fotos
Getting money-smart - There are many options when it comes to storing money. You can use a money market account, a high-yield savings account, or even a CD account (certificate of deposit).
© iStock
20 / 30 Fotos
Getting money-smart - Savings and money market accounts allow you to withdraw money easily, while CD accounts are time-dependant.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Blindsided - Not everyone may know, but closing the blinds is a great way to keep the house cool during the day.
© iStock
22 / 30 Fotos
Blindsided - It has been estimated that up to 30% of unwanted heat comes from our windows.
© iStock
23 / 30 Fotos
Blindsided - You could save up to 7% on bills by closing your blinds during the day. Basically, using blinds can stop your home from becoming a greenhouse.
© iStock
24 / 30 Fotos
Cooling your body down - Your body is a temple, and there's many ways to keep it cool during summer. Wearing thin clothing with shorter sleeves is one way to keep cool.
© iStock
25 / 30 Fotos
Cooling your body down - Slurping icy drinks and avoiding piping hot food are other ways to keep your temple nice and cool.
© iStock
26 / 30 Fotos
Cooling your body down - Changing your sheets and ditching your duvet also help with keeping cool in the bedroom.
© iStock
27 / 30 Fotos
Holiday-making - It's a whole other subject, but being money conscious about summer vacations is an excellent way to save money during the season.
© Reuters
28 / 30 Fotos
Holiday-making
- There are many comparison websites that let you choose the cheapest flights, as well as the most affordable hotels. Holidays are important, so don't ruin it with overbearing costs and price scroungers. See also: Explore Europe's cute little countries
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How to save money around the house during summer
Get your summer savings up this season
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Summer's here, and it's time to save some money. That's right, forget the big spending, it's the season of saving, whether it's for that college course, new car, or mortgage payment. If you have hot summers, it might be easy to just turn on the A/C and leave it on all day. However, the costs of staying cool during summer can be pretty expensive. That said, there's plenty of ways to save money during summer.
It may sound boring to some, but saving money in the summer can actually be pretty fun. A big part of saving comes with managing your budget. Arranging a summer budget is where you can start to organize your savings, during the one season when we tend to spend the most. Saving in the summer can help you set a new standard for managing money. If you're unlucky enough to have a financial emergency, you may already have the experience to make that money back.
Nowadays we may indulge in fans and A/C, but back in 1960, only 12% of American homes had air conditioning. Modern families can spend up to half their savings on air conditioning, but surely there are more sustainable ways to stay cool.
One way to keep cool is by changing your body temperature. Avoiding hot food like curry, and instead slurping on icy drinks and cool foods is one key way to stop sweating. Donning thin clothes with short sleeves can also keep you ventilated. Then there are the many changes you can make around the house, from cooking out of the kitchen to hanging your laundry outside. There are also plenty of savings you can make on your travels. Don't fall for the jacked-up flight prices, and get the most out of the many online deals.
With all that considered, click on for the ultimate guide to saving money during the summer months. From downing icy drinks to the economic benefits of summer festivals, you'll have plenty of choices with this list of money-saving ideas. After all, saving money during the summer doesn't have to be a chore. Discover the undiscovered potential of keeping your pockets lined during the hottest season.
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