Category: Cost Cutting
Keep cooling costs down as temperatures rise
It is no secret that electricity is set to become increasingly expensive for households, and as we enter summer and temperatures rise, the temptation to rely on air-conditioning, and thus use large amounts of energy, is hard to resist. According to the Australian Energy Market Commission in its report ‘Future Possible Retail Electricity Price Movements: 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013’, over 2009/10 to 2012/13, national residential electricity prices are...Read complete post
To renovate or buy?
There are usually a couple of different camps when it comes to deciding whether to renovate or relocate to a more suitable property when the needs of the occupants change, for example, when more space is needed to accommodate growing families. While some people like to be able to design and construct a property to their exact specifications, others prefer to move to a different home that is already suitable, with no, or minimal improvements needed. ...Read complete post
Make sure you get the best power deal
In last week’s blog we considered the best cost cutting initiatives to save money on your heating bill in winter. And while there are definitely some excellent methods of staying warm without having to have the heater on constantly, the fact remains that power prices are continuing to increase, which could definitely have an impact on your household budget no matter what measures you take to cut back on using power. Thus, while substantial savings can be...Read complete post
Keep heating costs down this winter
With various parts of Australia experiencing exceptionally low temperatures, it is not surprising that there are many people who are concerned about their heating costs as we head into winter. Such apprehension is certainly not unfounded - the expense of running even just small artificial heating devices can definitely add up. There are numerous ways to reduce your reliance on artificial heating this winter, which can go some way to help financially as the...Read complete post