Save Money Hound

In our high consumption lifestyle that we lead these days, it takes extra effort to reuse, recycle to save money around the home. If we make a conscious effort to reuse and recycle, saving money at home can be quite effortless.  Get into good habits to recycle and reuse and saving money will become second nature.

Save Money Hound provides you with easy tips in this Part 2 article on how to save money at home.

There are countless ways to save money at home without even stepping out your door.

Save money in the bathroom

• Set your trusty timer in the shower for 2 minutes so you don’t waste water.

• Vinegar is cheap and versatile. Use vinegar for cleaning in the bathroom and on tiled areas around your home. Save lots of money buying a myriad of cleaning products when vinegar can do the same job.

Save money in the gardens

• Sweep up garden leaves and grass cuttings around your harden use these for compost.

• Take the time to nurture and grow plants from seedlings instead of buying plants from the nursery. It will also be satisfying to watch the tender seedlings grow each day.

Save money in the laundry

• Buy environmentally friendly products such as washing powder for the washing machine so that you can use the grey water to water your garden.

• Stock up on washing power and laundry products when they go on sale.

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure

• When your council has a household disposal collection, take a walk around the streets. You may find some useful items for free.

Save money and Free Cycle

• If you have any household items that you no longer require, find a good home for them.

Get onto free cycle websites and do a swap for something you need.

Other Save Money Hound articles

Money Saving Tips at Home Part 1

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Does saving money cramp your lifestyle?

Is your phone a money guzzler?

How to save money with online coupons Part 4