Simple Budget Tips to Make Life Easier and Save Money
Install a programmable thermostat
- A programmable thermostat increases and decreases your home’s temperature based on your living habits, saving time and money
Replace your air filters.
- You should always replace the air handling filter or the filter on your furnace or AC unit in a new home and make it a habit to change it at least 4-5 times a year. Don’t worry, it’s easy to do – it takes about 10 seconds.
Clear all room vents of dust and obstructions.
- None of the vents in your home should be covered or blocked by anything – doing that makes your heating and cooling work overtime.
If you have a basement mark any cracks in the basement with dated masking tape if you do not make sure to check your foundation for any cracks.
- Many homes have a few small cracks in basement walls and foundation from the settling the weight of the house. In a stable home, the small cracks are safe. However, if the cracks get larger you’ll save a ton of money by getting the problem addressed now rather than later.