Here is how we managed to save money in and around our
house:
1. Regulate the on and off time of the geyser: Our geyser,
which has a big capacity is now only running for not more than 4 hours a day.
It is switched on at about 17:00 and switched off at about 21:00. We both bath
about 20:00 and after giving the geyser, an hour or so to heat up again we
switch it off. In the morning, there is still enough hot water for the morning
wash as well as for the dishes about noon.
2. Use a gas cooker in tandem with the electric stove: The
problem with the electric stove is that it takes a long time to obtain
operating temperatures and in the process, using extensive power. Gas is cheap
and very fast. Our main cooking is now done with gas and the electric stove is
only used for keeping food warm or when we have to prepare a few dishes.
3. Switch to low energy light bulbs: To keep up with the
“green drive” we replaced all our conventional light bulbs with energy saving
bulbs. The latter does not only last longer but it is obvious that the saving
from a 120-Watt conventional bulb to an energy saving bulb of 12 Watt will be
substantive.
4. Switch to a twin tub washing machine: Our automatic
washing machine was at the end of its life span and after making some calculations;
it was found that a twin tub machine would use less water than the automatic ones.
We switched and after three months, we found that we used less water indeed.
5. Regulate the watering of the garden: We made a study of
the watering needs of the different components of our garden and adjusted to
this. Gone are the days when we just turned on the garden sprayers and
forgetting about it. The garden is now watered by hand with the hosepipe and
only according the volume of water the different plants need for survival and
blossoming to its full potential. And, do not forget, we rescheduled the
watering for the afternoons after 17:00 when the sun is not so fierce anymore.
There you are. Only 5 simple ways to save money in and
around the house but believe me it does work!
Daniel
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