Spend less on light bulbs

“Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut energy bills. In fact, replacing your home’s five most frequently used light fixtures with LED light bulbs can save $45 each year. According to Consumer Reports, LED bulbs can last up to 50,000 hours (five times longer than any comparable bulb). For the best deal on these bulbs, check out IKEA, where their 60W-equivalent LED bulb costs $5 (and 99 cents when on sale!), and The Home Depot, which has sold Philips LED bulbs for as low as $2.50 per bulb.” —Holly Johnson, moneysaving expert at TheSimpleDollar.com