Simple things you can do at home that will save you a ton on your bills

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The bills, such as rent, mortgage, electricity, and water take up a huge percentage of the average person’s income.  Be that as it may, a lot of people are still unaware that they can cut down on the costs dramatically by simply tweaking a few practices at home. 

Here are a few simple things you can do at home that will save you a ton on your bills.

1.       Unplug your devices at night and only leave the ones that need to be plugged alone.  Even with gadgets turned off, they still consume electricity if remain plugged.  You can save $8 to $10 depending on how many gadgets you keep plugged at night.

2.       You can find low-flow faucets in hardware stores, and we suggest you buy them and replace the ones you have now.  These faucets are efficient and will help you take 50 percent off your water bill.

3.      If you leave in a rather hot and humid region of the country, an insulated water tank is a good idea.  It keeps the water warm longer so you may avoid using the heater as much.  Heaters are energy guzzlers.

4.      Let go of the TV and magazine subscriptions you don’t need, especially if you’re a heavy internet user.  Most of the stuff you’re looking for is only a Google search away.

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Can you think of more ways to save money at home?  Sound off at the comments section below.

I’m Douglas A. Grady, and I’ve been a financial advisor for more than 15 years. I hold office in Pasadena, California, and my job places emphasis on personal finances. For more financial tips, follow me on Twitter.