If you live where winter temperatures drop below freezing for long periods of time, listen in. The risk of pipes freezing is a major concern. Professionals like the Plumbing Detectives, a busy plumber in Lane Cove, have seen this a thousand times. They’ve sent us a few suggestions to protect pipes from freezing up your …
Over the course of a lifetime we make some big purchases. From cars to holidays, we spend too much. Here are some money saving tips you can use for saving on three of the biggest ticket items. Car Image Source Buying a car is exciting but it can be expensive. The problem most of us …
One thing that really gets my goat is waste. Food waste. Wasting time and money. The list goes on. There are plenty of ways to minimise waste, with composting and recycling being two popular ones. Here’s a quick list of tricks and tips, to help minimise your household waste while you stack some cash. Image Source Reduce There’s a …
Newlyweds have a lot on their plate. Their to-do lists are mammoth and can include big jobs and small pesky tasks. Many might be moving house, most will jet off on a honeymoon, and it’s likely everyone will send off thank you notes to guests. However, there is one pressing issue that most seem to put …
Australian consumers are working hard. They’re bringing good dollars through the door, yet many still struggle to put dinner on the table or pay bills on time. There are plenty of ways to cut down and one way is to reduce the running costs of your home. Maintenance can be costly too. Your humble house …
We could all do more. Eat better. Go for a run again soon. Call someone we love. Life is crazy and time is a luxury. We’re also guilty of making excuses too. Here are 20 excuses people make daily (from Lifehack.Org). I’ve written alternatives in brackets to show the impact of negative thinking. I’m too old …
Some experts suggest people should save up to 30% of their income. But this goal is lofty. The majority of punters will find this unrealistic with the cost of living now. Consumers struggle to put food on the table, let alone put savings away each week. 1. Don’t leave yourself short No individual, couple or …
Imagine This Imagine if you lost everything you knew, loved and took for granted. Your friends. Your mum’s trifle. The best coffee in town. A market fresh tomato. Live music on a Sunday afternoon. Shopping for shoes. Fresh seafood. The ocean… Well… This is what happened to me. How We Buried A Life & Dug Up A Dream Today I’m sharing …
If you’ve read my blog you’ll know there are a zillion ways to save. I’ve documented over 30,000+ ways time, money and sanity sanity saving tips over the past five years. The advice is real, practical and delivered fast. Here at the Savings Room saving money is fun and if you read the tips you’ll …
Energy costs are through the roof. They rise and fall with the seasons, but generally they’re super high. Are you checking your gas, electricity and water bills and experiencing a sense of shock? Don’t worry. You’re sure not alone. The great news is, you don’t have to take this lying down. You can fight …
