Holidays is the time of year where you splurge on the good gifts for family and friends. Those expenses, in addition to the countless dinner parties, office gift exchanges, and Christmas decorations, can make Christmas a tight time for your wallet. Every little thing counts to help Christmas be a time of cheer rather than a time of financial panic. One item you can control is your energy consumption. We have 8 tips to make your utility bill a little smaller this Christmas.
- Hook your lights up to a pre-set timer.
- Educate your guests on how to save on electricity such as shutting lights off as they leave rooms.
- Use the oven light rather than constantly opening the oven to check food.
- Use glass or ceramic pans to bake your goodies
- Use microwaves and Crock-pots
- Use the self-cleaning setting on your oven
- Use LED lights to decorate
Read more at: HouseLogic’s 8 Ways to Cut Your Holiday Energy Bill