These 38 Frugal Products Will Safe You Money

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Thijs

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Frugality comes in various flavors. On the one end of the spectrum there s the typ
e that makes Uncle Scrooge look like Santa Claus.
On the other end there s the sensible version that lets you save optimally without
being cheap, without compromising your sanity, without stress, while maintainin
g the fun and joys of life.
The kind of frugality that honors Agesilaus quote,
By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest.
This thorough list of products concerns that type of living sparingly. It offers
a no-nonsense overview of items that will actually have a positive impact on yo
ur finances on a relatively short basis without having to make ridiculous invest
ments or installing expensive or complicated equipment.
Some of these products are true must-haves, if you don t have these items in your
home you are losing money every day.
This ultimate frugal products list features items to make your home more energy
efficient, to help you save on groceries, on beauty and cleaning products, and o
n reducing your outdoor expenses.
Ready to become a frugal expert? Here we go.

Flip-It! cap system

Flip-It-cap-systemFlip-It! Deluxe Cap Kit lets bottles stand upside down steadil
y so you can get the very last bit out without having to shake it frantically or
smack its bottom real hard. Works for both food products such as ketchup as wel
l as shampoo and other bottles known for thick liquids and stubborn residue that s
often thrown away along with the package. Flip-It! saves you time and lets you
get the most out of things you already bought. Literally.
Blender
blenderBlenders are the frugal living individual s best friend.
If you drink your juices like a camel drinks water a good blender is highly cost
-effective.
Even if you don t drink juices that often, the ability to quickly make healthy and
nutritious blends when there s no time or energy to cook may prevent you from ord
ering in. Or eat less healthy snacks. On top of that, when you make your own ble
nds, you are in full control of the contents.
Home-made fresh organic margaritas, spinach-cheese-walnut smoothies or whatever
you fancy for yourself, your family and friends save you from spending money whe
n going out.
Blenders are also great for pureeing foods that are close to going bad. (i.e. to
matoes with little spots)
Another benefit, you can grind in large quantity (thus cheaper) bought spices an
d herbs. Puree these herbs and spices in your blender for storage in the fridge
or freezer.
Energy saving power strip

Smart--Energy-Saving-Power-Strip
An energy saving power strips pays off in no time. They often come with surge pr
otectors reducing the risk on damage to your electrical devices caused by voltag
e spikes. What s more, these power strips eliminates phantom current to the periph
erals.
This money saver functions as a switch, so when you power your TV off, there is
no phantom standby electricity being drawn to the other peripherals such as the DV
D, satellite box and stereo. This way you will save money on both the absence of
phantom charge as well as the powered-down peripherals. (same for desktop pc, p
rinter, scanner, speakers, etc)
Smart power strips feature advanced circuitry able to sense the flow of electrical
current through the strip s control outlet. Because of this ability, they can tur
n off equipment when it s not in use.
Did you know that standby power can account for up to 10% of your electric bill?
About phantom load. Pressing the off button often means the device is on standby
power meaning your TV still uses energy. (New models generally have improved st
andby efficiency.) However, there are many electronic appliances that use energy
even when turned off. This energy is called phantom charge or phantom load. The
devices are referred to as vampire appliances . According to Cornell University a
typical home or office has at least 20 vampire appliances adding about $200 to y
our annual energy bill.

Energy saving socket power timer

socket power timerBy putting a timer on the electricity provided to your devices
you can safe on your bill as well as reduce risks by cutting power on potential
fire hazards such as curling irons, space heaters, and coffee machines left on
for too long.
This very easy to use outlet timer lets you turn off power after a set time. Gre
at for cutting phantom draw after the iPad has fully charged or to turn of the l
ight in the kids room after they have fallen asleep.

Energy usage monitor

Energy-cost-monitorBeing aware of your power consumption can safe you a lot. An
energy usage monitor gives you insight in energy costs of most of your appliance
s. Both immediate draw as well as average power consumption over a 24 hours peri
od or annual costs will tell you a lot on where to make improvements and safe mo
re on your electric bill.
Find out if it pays to replace that old refrigerator for a new one.
Or measure the juice drawn by for example your microwave when not in use. Some u
se a few watts constantly so when you are aware of this you can use an outlet ti
mer to cut this waste of electricity. It s not uncommon for people to save $5 or
$10 per month on their electric bill because of their newfound insights and ther
eon based adjustments.

Lunch box

Frugal people know that making and packing your own sandwiches, coffee and other
beverages safes you a considerable amount of money.
lunch-boxesSo brown-bag that lunch. Or actually, don t. Use a lunch box instead si
nce each person who brings a brown bag lunch to school or work on a daily basis
generates about 67 lbs. each year according to EPA.
I use a lunchbox not only for lunch but almost all the time I go somewhere. By h
aving a lunchbox with some carrots and nuts or a banana and peanuts in my car I
reduce the temptation to have a quick (and often unhealthy) snack.
Food vacuum saver
food-vacuum-sealerThree reasons for getting a vacuum sealer.
You will reduce food waste by preserving (pre-)left-overs,
you will be able to buy food in bulk at sale which can be highly economical,
and you can cook giant batches of anything which you can keep fresh thus having
instant crisp meals available at all times. How having about a mouth-watering me
al that took a whole day to prepare in your plate within no time?
We all know how it often goes, that delicious meal you cooked bores after a few
consecutive meals so you freeze it in. A shame to throw it out right? But it nev
er gets eaten again. During the semi-annual freezer clean out those unappealing
frozen Zip-loc bags or Tupperware boxes pop up and are dumped anyway.
Not with vacuum sealed foods. These stay fresh since they are not exposed to air
in your freezer, kept their moisture so no need to add water when cooking them,
no re-seasoning, no risk of overcooking.
Of the various food saver systems that exist, the vacuum sealer is the most comm
on and easy to use method to extend the storage time of dried, refrigerated food
s, and frozen foods. Drying and canning food are other preservation options.
Tip: if you decide to get one, check out the costs of bags since that s where the
main expense is.

Reusable glass beverage bottle

reusable-glass-bottlePlastic water bottles are not only horribly environmentally
unfriendly but also about at least 10.000 times more expensive than tap water a
nd often not even as healthy. Bottled water is sometimes even plain unhealthy as
studies show.
Being a frugal chap by nature, I stopped reusing plastic bottles as I found out
they may leak all kinds of chemicals into the water. I recycled glass carrot jui
ce bottles for a while until I noticed the metal cap started to rust.
Eco-friendly glass or stainless steel bottles are a far safer and more affordabl
e option. Provided that you have safe tap water or a water filter at home. If no
t, a water bottle with filter included may be a safer alternative.
On the picture, the carbon Lifefactory 22-ounce glass bottle with flip cap and s
ilicone sleeve.
Water filter system
home-water-filter-systemIf your tap water is contaminated, tastes bad or smells
you may be buying bottled water. Apart from losing money like water (it really i
s much more expensive) bottled water is bad for the environment too and in many

cases not even healthier than tap water.

Be frugal and get a good home water filter system.
You could be saving more than $1,000 annually while drinking healthier water whi
le you re at it.

Portable Space Heater

portable space heaterA portable space heater lets you heat single rooms or space
s thus eliminating the need to heat the whole house with the central unit. Heati
ng a bathroom all day, for instance, is wasteful. By turning on an efficient spa
ce heater in the bathroom for those few hours (at max) you are occupying it you
can safe a lot of energy.
Back in the day space heaters were rather inefficient but recent models incorpor
ate features such as timers and thermostats making them much more energy-efficie
nt. What s more, modern units are pleasing to the eye too.
Typically, heating accounts for about 30% of a single home s energy bill. Especial
ly if you live in a cold area, heating takes up a huge part of your utility cost
s.
Things to consider: heat output, time it takes for heat distribution to start an
d noise.

Hair clipper
hair-clipperHair clippers allow men and women with short hair to give themselves
free haircuts saving big bucks on the hairdresser.
Even if you don t cut your own hair * you may be able to postpone a visit to the b
arber by trimming neck hair or doing some other coiffure maintenance.
* (cutting your own hair is not that hard, it s just a matter of some practice and
being adept with a hand mirror in one hand and the clipper in the other hand wh
ile in front of a wall mirror)

Affordable coffee / espresso maker

affordable-quality-coffee-machineDo you happen to stand in line at frequent Star
bucks on a regular basis? Then you will know this habit costs you a lot of money
. There s nothing even remotely frugal about that. Personal finance experts call i
t one of the quickest ways to lose money.
Save heaps by buying an affordable espresso or coffee maker. Quality coffee does
n t have to be made in an expensive top of the bill machine either. Get your own,
reasonably priced coffee maker (or buy the best top level machine you can get) A
nd while you are at it, experiment with your own, homemade blends or just adding
some cinnamon or cardemom to your early morning java.
Can t shake off the habit? Starbucks offer a 10 cent discount on your coffee purch
ase if you bring your own mug. After a year you will have safed more than 30 buc

ks by doing so.

Portable coffee mug

Zojirushi-commuter-coffee-mug
Granted, hardcore coffee connoisseurs will scoff at drinking their high quality
joe from a portable mug but frugalistas will balance out their desire by enjoyin
g one or two truly excellent freshly brewed cups each day while drinking their o
ther, still decent and piping hot cups from their travel mug.
This way you will have your favorite coffee you have brewn at home at hand savin
g you on picking up coffee on the road. Of course this applies for tea lovers to
o.
Get one that keeps your java hot as lava, does not leak, is lightweight, and has
a well designed drinking lid.

Programmable thermostat
Programmable-Thermostat
The main benefit of a programmable thermostat is the ability to preset lower tem
peratures when asleep or away from home. Automated timing when the AC switches o
n and off (set it and forget it) and remote adjusting add to convenience and com
fort.
Experts say homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their prog
rammable thermostats and maintaining those settings.
Tip: Keeping the thermostat at almost the same temperature when you are
ome because it costs more energy than normal to bring an area back to a
ble temperature if a thermostat is set lower is a common misconception.
er you can keep your house at low temperature settings, the more energy
.

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Something about smart thermostats. These popular gadgets have their flaws of whi
ch one is the fact that they measure only temperature while how comfortable you
feel (and thus how high you will set the thermostat) depends on a combination of
temperature, humidity and air movement among some other things. Which is why ke
eping an eye on relative humidity levels in your home is essential when it comes
to reducing costs.

Relative humidity monitor

home humidity sensorThis one s a biggy because air temperature air temperature alon
e is neither a valid nor an accurate indicator of thermal comfort .
According to engineer Robert Bean we sense comfort through thermal receptors in
our skin. Besides air temperature those receptors sense humidity, radiant temper
ature (has to with the temperature of the interior surfaces), humidity, air velo
city, clothing and activity rate.
Improper relative humidity levels in your home will make you feel colder on a co

ld day. So at the same temperature you will feel more inclined to set the thermo
stat higher.
With a rH monitor you are always aware of your home s relative humidity levels. Kn
owing your home s relative humidity levels (and improving them if necessary) not o
nly safes you money.
The lack of airborne dampness will also leech moisture from your body, leaving y
our skin and sinuses dry and cracked resulting in the need for creams, sprays, a
nd other expenses and inconveniences. Here are tips on how to reduce humidity in
your home.

Bodywarmer
body-warmer
It s winter and you are energy-conscious enough to put on a warm sweater instead o
f taking a swing at the thermostat. No need to be running around in your tanktop
or thin linnen shirt right? But have you thought about a bodywarmer? These thin
gs keep you warm as a cozy fire while not giving you the feeling you are dressed
like an eskimo in a snow blizzard. After all, there s a limit to the amount of cl
othes you can wear inside and still feel comfortable.
In the same fashion (some may find this one disputable) can wearing a hat (or be
anie) at home help you keep warm. I hear you thinking, Wearing a hat at home rea
lly? Who does that? I do. It helps me keep warm or quickly cool off a bit when I
take it off. The popular claim that about 45% of body heat dissipates through y
our head may be a myth but my beanie sure makes a difference. Some sources state
it s only that you feel like you are losing more heat through your head.
Insulating your body is way more energy efficient than insulation of the room or
house you are in. It s the difference of heating a tiny layer of air between you
r skin and clothes and heating all the air in a room to achieve the same result.

Thermal long underwear

thermal-long-underwear One layer of thermal long underwear allows you to turn down
the thermostat to about 17 C (63F), saving 30 to 40 percent on heating costs and
energy use compared to the normal winter outfit. Kris de Decker Low-Tech Magazin
e.

Tight-fitting high-tech thermal underwear worn by athletes and travelers keeps y

ou warm and your wallet thick. Actually, if you think about it, it s just peculiar
we didn t yet make an habit out of wearing such underwear during the colder perio
ds of the year. I think now would be a great time to start, don t you?
Taking the principle of personal thermal management a step further, researchers ar
e currently developing silver-nanowire clothes that reflect over 90% of your bod
y heat compared to about 20% by a wool sweater.

Hot water bottle

hot-water-bottles-with-cashmere-coversKeep your feet or hands warm with a hot wa

ter bottle. The extremities are feeling cold more quickly because there are high
er concentrations of nerve endings on certain parts of your body such as the han
ds, wrists, feet, ankles and calves, neck, face and head.
Of course, warming your core with a hot water bottle can be very pleasant and ec
onomical too.
For extra efficiency and ultra long heat retention get a smart water bottle. The
se bottles made by Unikia have a cover made with Phase Changing Material (PCM) w
hich keeps them warm longer while simultaneously preventing them from becoming t
oo hot.

LED bulbs
Philips-LED-bulb
A no-brainer this one, LED bulbs, since they use about 10% of the energy incande
scent bulbs use. If you haven t already done so buying a box of LED bulbs could be
the wisest frugal purchase to make this year. Do some quick research and you wi
ll know you are nuts not to completely convert your home to LED lighting. These
super-efficient bulbs could save you $380 annually and pay for itself within mon
ths.
At 12%, lighting represents a significant share of a home s energy bill. Source: E
nergyStar.gov. Which amounts to generally about $210 a year. Still hesitating? R
emember that your old incandescent bulbs are pretty much the same as when they w
ere invented in 1879 by Thomas Edison.
Did you know that for any lamp burning for more than an hour a day, LED s are now
more cost effective than CFL s?
Light quality has improved a lot the past years being now just as good as incade
scent bulbs, or even better if you take the various thrilling variations such as
Philips Hue into account. LEDs are much more affordable than before, you can ge
t many of the bulbs now for less than 10 bucks.
Price book
price-bookThe best tool for saving money on groceries and household items is a p
ricebook. It does take some time and effort but by becoming a more savvy shopper
you will be able to know exactly when to stock up on essentials, whether a deal
really is a good deal, and when to skip a fake sale .
You can start out by tracking the 10 products you buy most often in a paper note
book. Write down prices, locations, and when you shop to get insights in the bes
t deals.
In order to become a frugal grocery shopping expert, read this LifeHacker articl
e: ?How to Save the Most Money on Your Grocery Budget with a Price Book

Coupons / Grocery shopping app

grocery-appGrocery shopping and coupon apps allow you to quickly calculate price
s and serve as grocery lists. An added advantage of mobile apps is that you alwa
ys have your phone with you while you may forget to bring your price book. Also
convenient are automated unit price calculation features.
Popular apps include CartCrunch, GroceryKing, ValueTracker, and SharkyShopping.

Remember, don t forget to be aware of the coupon trap, coupons may lure you into t
he store causing you to buy things you don t really need simply because they are a
good deal.

Home made beauty product ingredients

organic-body-care-recipes-book-coverMaking your own beauty products is very frug
al. On average, the American family spends $2,000 each year on cosmetics and per
sonal hygiene items. Simplify with homemade beauty products which contain much l
ess ingredients and tend to last longer than commercial products. Don t believe th
e marketing tales.
According to the EWG, not even 11 percent of cosmetic ingredients used by the co
smetic industry have been tested for safety.
The best you can do for your wallet, beauty and health is make your own cosmetic
s. So you know that natural this time means genuinely natural (because even at W
holeFoods you can t count on that).
With a few basic ingredients you can do a lot. Organic extra virgin olive oil fo
r example is an excellent moisturizer and effective but gentle make up remover t
oo. It offers the purest way to remove eye makeup while moisturizing the most te
nder facial area. There are so many natural substances you can use to make basic
cleansers, toners, moisturizers, sunscreens and more. Get a good book or, even
more frugal, do your research online and start making your own body care product
s.

High efficiency front load washing machine

High-Efficiency-Front-load-washing-machineHE washers save about half in energy a
nd water costs. On top of that they clean better and you can suffice with using
much less detergent. There s less wear and tear on the laundry due to the absense
of an agitator. All in all, several ways in which a HE front load washer saves y
ou money. Both immediately and in the long run.
A full-sized ENERGY STAR certified clothes washer uses about 8 gallons of water
less per load than a machine without the label. 5 gallons of water per load, vs.
23 gallons used by a standard machine.
Did you know that according to experts, replacing a pre-1994 clothes washer will
save you as much as $110 a year?

Energy Star water heater

Energy-Star-water-heaterNeed a new water heater? Get an Energy Star rated unit a
nd save about 7%. Tankless water heaters will save you even more, about 30% and
solar water heaters can reduce your costs even further.
Initial costs of solar thermal systems are high but when replacing an old heater
the investment will pay for itself over time.
Solar thermal systems have vacuum tubes which absorb energy ensuring you with wa
rm water all year round.
Added benefit, increasing fuel prices and fuel shortages in the future will not

cause you any additional financial strain.

Other Energy Star Appliances

energy-star-logoTossing all of your old appliances while they still function and
purchasing new ones would be very unfrugal. But if you re in need for a new one i
t s wise to opt for an Energy Star appliance.
Energy Star-rated appliances generally use 20 30% less energy than appliances with
out the label.
Because they consume so much less electricity you will eventually recoup your ou
tlay in lower bills. Moreover, these energy efficient appliances reduce your imp
act on the environment.
By upgrading to a more efficient device you will be saving money every time you
run your dishwasher, wash your laundry, or open your fridge adding up to serious
savings in the long run.
Tip: Use a kill-a-watt gadget to find out how much your appliances are slurping
right now and what you can safe by purchasing a more efficient model. For exampl
e, if your fridge is more than a couple of years old it s likely to lack energy ef
ficiency. Replacement will probably pay itself back within 2 or 3 years.

Clothes drying rack

clothes-dryer-rackEach time you dry your clothes on a drying rack or line instea
d of the drying machine you safe money.
The California Energy Commission estimates the average household pays about $85
each year to run its clothes dryer. Together with the flatscreen TV and refriger
ator it s in the top 3 of household energy hoggers.
Hanging your clothes out to dry gives them that really nice fresh scent too and
when the weather doesn t allow you can put up the foldable drying rack in the home
too (useful in case of dry air as well).
Tip: if you must, condensing dryers use less energy than vented dryers, are easi
er on clothes and quieter.

Faucet aerators
Faucet-aeratorAt not even a buck a piece these little gadgets increase the sensa
tion of flow by adding air into the water stream. High efficient faucet aerators
(i.e. Watersense label accessories) cost more but save you more.
Studies show that by replacing existing bathroom sink faucet aerators with highefficiency 1.5 gpm aerators households can save approximately 570 gallons per ye
ar. Source, EPA.

Water efficient shower head

Water-efficient-showerheadThese are part of any self-respecting eco-friendly bat
hroom. They save water while maintaining water pressure.

A water efficient, or low-flow shower head uses about 2 gallons per minute (2 gp
m) whereas conventional shower heads use between 3 and 4 gallons per minute (3.5
gpm).
Especially WaterSense labeled models can safe you a lot.
Typical U.S. households, spending $1,100 per year on water, can save $350 each y
ear simply by installing water-efficient fixtures and appliances
The Delta Faucet 75152 water amplifying showerhead for instance is adjustable en
abling you to switch between 2.5 gpm and highly economical 1.8 gpm.
Even when using it on 2.5 gallon-per-minute it can safe a 4 person household $26
0 per year in heating costs alone compared to an older 5.5 gallon unit.

Water saving toilet fill valves

water-saving-toilet-fill-valveOn average, toilets are the home s biggest water use
rs accounting for nearly 30 percent of a home s indoor water consumption.
Older toilets can be upgraded with water-saving toilet fill valves and dual flus
h converters. This way flushing 6 gallons at a time can be reduced to up to less
than 1,5 gallons per flush.
Tip: when you don t have a two-stage flusher you can press the button gently for a
little bit instead of pushing it down all the way, thus releasing only a portio
n of the water volume present in the toilet tank.

Natural DIY cleaning products

vinegar-lemon-juice-baking-soda
This may come as a surprise to some but cleaning products take up a big chunk of
household expenditures. Especially since often for each appliance or purpose a
dedicated cleaning agent is bought.
Baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice are very efficient and non-toxic ingredien
ts that can replace most commerical cleaners.
Next time skip buying dishwasher and laundry detergents and even all-purpose, wi
ndow, toilet bowl and tile cleaners and use these natural, antimicrobial substan
ces instead.

Rain barrel
rain-barrel
EPA estimates that during the dry season up to 70% of residential water use goes
to watering the lawn. According to specialists at least 50% of this water is wa
sted because of overwatering.
While ecological consciousness is increasing it doesn t make much sense to begin w
ith to water the plants with tap water when you can harvest rainwater.
If you live in California, turning on your outdoor fountain, washing down your d
riveway or irrigating the lawn may be prohibited during droughts making a rain b
arrel a desired item for people with yards.

Having some rainwater stocked is a good thing for more reasons. In case of SHTF
scenarios you will be able to filter the water for consumption too.

Smart irrigation controller

Rainmachine-smart-sprinkler-controllerThis one may seem a bit far fetched. After
all, maintaining a lush green lawn isn t one of the hardcore frugalist s core inter
ests. Yet, considering ongoing droughts in areas such as California and subseque
nt excessive watering fines, properly programming your sprinkler system has beco
me more important than ever (or fines for not watering your lawn for that matter
).
Especially if you are a home grower of lucrative foods such as tomatoes, lettuce
, brocoli, and potatoes you may be dependent on properly irrigating your yard.
The RainMachine smart sprinkler controller adjusts watering times based on daily
downloaded weather forecasts from NOAA.gov (100% free). This device is designed
to improve watering efficiency enabling you to dramatically reduce water waste.
It is claimed to pay for itself in the first year.
Indoor growing kit/ system
stacked-kitchen-sprouterGrowing some of your own produce with a sprouter, an ind
oor growing kit or a miniature greenhouse can safe you money. Lists of the most
lucrative crops to grow circulate, but in the end, what matters most, is which c
rops you eat the most. Salad greens, for instance, are popular crops to grow at
home because they don t take up much space and who doesn t love salad greens?
Another very space efficient option are microgreens or sprouts. They are often u
sed as a lettuce replacement or to put on sandwiches and in roll ups.
Sprouting seeds are very affordable compared to the amount of food and its nutri
tional value yielded. You can grow a whole lot of sprouts from a few tablespoons
of seeds. A few days after germination your fresh, vitamin and mineral rich hom
egrown foods are ready to eat. Both growing as storing the seeds doesn t take up m
uch space. Especially with a stacked sprouter.

Solar powered devices

solar-powered-air-conditionerObviously solar panels and solar powered devices al
low you to be economical. Because solar panels require installation they are not
(explicitly) mentioned on this list. Charging your smartphone, tablet, or mp3 p
layer with a solar charger won t safe you much.
Getting for instance solar powered garden lighting will be more economically fru
itful. Or even better, a solar powered air conditioner, makes a whole lot of sen
se.
Fireplace chimney draftstopper plug
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Sealing up your fireplace with a fireplace draftstopper plug or a chimney balloo
n helps you reduce your heating bill by preventing heat from escaping up your ch
imney. On top of that it prevents cold drafts and winds from outside entering an
d stops debris and odor.

A must-have for households with fireplaces and chimneys. These simple gadgets pa
y for themselves in no time by preventing considerable energy loss. (Chimneys an
d fireplaces are real heat drains)

Magnetic vent covers

magnetic-vent-cover
Central air conditioning vents in your home can be a source of drafts in winter
increasing the need to turn up the thermostat. Magnetic vent covers offer a simp
le, affordable, effective, and decent solution to wasting energy. You can cut th
em to size and reuse them.
Draft guards

draft-guardDraft protectors are placed right under doors or in front of windows

thus preventing air from flowing under them. This way you will ensure warm or co
ol air stays in the rooms you want it to be. Similarly, draft snakes are placed
in front of doors to achieve the same intended effect.
Estimated savings: draft guards are said to reduce heating and cooling costs by
up to 10%.
Relevant: standard home efficiency improvements can save you as much as 30% in c
osts. For instance, sealing windows and ducts and caulking cracks.

Shrink wrap storm window kit

shrink-film-window-insulationWhen it comes to insulation, there are always a few
weak links in the chain. Drafty windows are your enemy since a lot of energy is
lost there but window insulation film kits make for a simple and effective solu
tion. These inexpensive inside storm window kits can help you raise interior tem
perature significantly.
You could also go for the DIY route with a bubble wrap hack. Instructables user
kc8hps asserts that with this bubble wrap storm window modification the temperat
ure in his bathroom increased by 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Material costs, about 4
dollars.
Shrink wrap insulator kits often include window insulation film and a roll of do
uble-sided mounting tape to create an airtight seal while maintaining a clear vi
ew

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