ways to cut costs at home
A 15-minute shower a day costs about $310 a year, even with a low-flow shower head. Cutting the time by a third will save about $100 annually. Buy torn bags of mulch. Home centers usually set these torn bags aside, then sell the dayâs mishaps at a big discount.
To share your own tips, send us an e-mail telling us how you save. You can save money on everything, but here's how you can get started around your home. See also: Save at the grocery store, too. Use up to 60 percent less energy by boiling water in a microwave rather than on an electric stovetop. When you do use the stovetop, make sure pots and pans fully cover the heating element.