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Top 10 Household Essentials

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Every household is unique with different needs and different wants. But I guess we can all agree that some things should be non-negotiable. Here are some basics that can turn a house into a home. 1.       Natural Light The brighter your home is, the perkier the mood of everyone living in it becomes. Aside from that, the more natural light penetrates a home, the less you need to switch on your lights especially when it’s not really that dark outside, so you get to save on electricity too. However, if you’re still struggling to keep your monthly electric bill down despite utilizing natural light as much as possible and other household adjustments in your energy consumption, maybe it’s time  to  look for a better electricity provider. Utilities are one of the major expenses that eat up most of your salary every month. This is why every way you can find to reduce your bills is a great help. One way to do that is look for an electricity provider...

Top 8 Home Appliances That Uses A Lot Of Energy

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Home appliances make your daily life more convenient and comfortable, so ditching them is not really an option just to save money on electric bills. But, there are ways to save energy and money even while enjoying their benefits. 1.       Central Air Conditioner 1450 Kwh/Month During summer, that’s the time of the year where your electricity bill can really go up. That’s because your unit have to work harder (which means it uses more energy) to keep you house cool. To save money, install a programmable thermostat and set it back at least 10 degrees for eight hours a day. Doing so can save you 10 percent on your energy costs every year. 2.       Water Heater 310/Kwh/Month Cut back on that by shortening your showers and wash your clothes with cold water. You can also set your water heater to at most 120 degrees. Every 10 degree reduction in water heater temperature can save between 3–5 percent in monthly energy costs. ...