Need to save money? Cutting back doesn’t mean depriving yourself of the good things. Our thrifty top ten can help you save pounds and improve your home, health and the environment
1. Save on water
Don’t waste your hard-earned pennies on expensive bottled water. Grab a Brita Marella Water Filter Jug for a mere £16. The water jug filters your tap water, removing impurities to produce a clean, refreshing drink. The jug also comes in a variety of funky colours, making it an ideal modern kitchen accessory. Perfect!
2. Charge up
Batteries are pricey so keep costs down by investing in this Duracell Mini Charger Bundle. The set comes with 6 x AA and 4 x AAA batteries and a coloured mini charger that’ll power up the batteries within 8 hours. These batteries can be charged thousands of times, saving you a lot of dosh.
3. Standby saver
Fans of TV show Dragons’ Den may remember the Ecotech Standby Saver IR Vision Socket, which was fought over by all five Dragons eager to invest in this power-saving gadget. Simply plug your electrical equipment (such as TV, DVD or games console) into the socket. It then switches all standby power to zero when the appliance is not in use. Ingenious! And it could save you up to £42 per year depending on the amount of appliances plugged in.
4. Keep an eye on energy
Each year we squander vast amounts of energy in our homes without realising we’re doing it. The Owl Wireless Energy Monitor is a cool gadget that can help you work out where you’re wasting energy and gives you the information you need to cut back. This could help you save money on energy bills and is kinder to the environment.
5. Don’t be a drip
Fed up of a dribbling showerhead that wastes more water than it showers you with? Check out the Croydex Contour Four Function Shower Head. At just under £25, it comes with a variety of settings, including a luxurious bubbling motion! It also has an eco setting that can help you use 50% less water in a non-electric shower.
6. A bright idea
If you’re endlessly plugging in your appliances for recharging invest in a FreeLoader Pro 200mA Portable solar charger. The charger uses solar power to charge anything you could possibly need it to. It can be used with mobile phones, portable DVDs or e-books, and will never use an ounce of electricity - all it needs is the sun.
7. Down with draughts
At just £3.50, this Thermawrap Foil Tape is a cheap and cheerful way to help reduce heat loss in your home and save you cash. Use it to seal up draughts or cover joins where cold air gets in and heat escapes. Not only will it save you money, but it’ll keep you nice and toasty too.
8. Light up
This cute Solar outdoor chicken light can save you money on garden lighting by using the sun to power itself. Its integral solar panel can produce up to six hours of night time light. Great for summer evenings, this lovely decorative object is just £14.
9. A latte for less
Spending a few pounds each day on a latte or a cappuccino from coffee shops soon adds up. Save money by investing in this Tricity TCM10 15 Cup Coffee Machine for £40. It’s perfect for the home or office and will deliver you a delicious coffee every time.
10. Peddle power
£399 may seem like a lot for a money saving gadget, but hear us out. Investing in this Hopper 20" folding E bike could not only save you cash in the long run, it lowers your carbon footprint and could help you get fit too! This electric bicycle runs off an easily-charged art lithium battery. It has a six speed shift, a lightweight alloy frame and is easy to fold up and store. So how can this save you money? Well, you’ll cut back on travel and parking costs, plus you can ditch that expensive gym membership too. Using this bike every day will see you and your finances getting super fit in no time!
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