Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
GENIUS WAYS
TO SLASH YOUR BILLS TODAY
DO THE TORCH TEST Wait until night and walk around your home with a torch to see what’s glowing. It could be the light on a powerboard, computers, your microwave... all eating up electricity. So pull the plug when not in use.
USE YOUR FREE LIBRARY CARD
Do you like to watch documentaries? Or listen to audiobooks? Courtesy of your local library, you may be able to enjoy them minus the usual fees. With a library card, you can oen access streaming TV shows, films and audiobooks from the comfort of your own home. Contact your nearest library to see what’s available.
LOWER THE THERMOSTAT A toasty room is comfy, but you can save up to 10% on your heating bill for each degree you lower your thermostat or heater in winter. You won’t notice the difference and, even if you do, there’s an easy fix – grab a blanket.