The Great Electricity Saving Challenge

So I had a look at my electricity bills between August 2011 and February 2012 and we use 14.6 units a day on average.

Now the challenge, to cut it down.... what can go, not the TV!

I've decided to tackle the tumble dryer first, so I threw one load of clean clothes on the clothes airer and one load on the radiators - I'm quite proud of myself :-)

Next I'm taking to going around the house like a lunatic turning off lights and unplugging everything.

My meter reading as of Sunday evening is 14295 - I'll keep you updated on my progress...

Shop around

My mum always says "Get at least three quotes for everything" and I hate to admit it but she's right.

My car insurance was up for renewal lately and I shopped about, a few phone calls and half an hour on line and I saved.... €100 on my renewal quote :-)

I put all the car insurance providers in an Excel spreadsheet and get the quote amount, the excess, windscreen option and breakdown assistance in the columns. That way when I get my quotes I can compare them easily.

I'm delighted with myself. I make myself shop around for everything lately and I'm amazed at the difference.

Beep Beep!