As the cost of gas and water keeps going up, it is a good idea to see what you can do to help reduce your gas and water bills. First of all here some ways of reducing your gas bill each year:
1. If you turn down your thermostat setting by 1 degree you can save up to 10 % off your gas bill.
2. If you pay your gas bill by direct debit instead of paying cash or cheque at your bank, you can save up to 10% off your bill.
3. Go buy and fit a standard jacket around your hot water tank which will only cost about 10 pounds and will save you around 15 to 20 pounds off your gas bill every year.
4. Do some Shopping around for a cheaper gas supplier, you can save up to 25% if you have never switched supplier before and even if you have switched supplier before, you could still save up to 15% by shopping around and switching again. It is not difficult to switch your gas supplier, all you have to do is sign some forms and have a current meter reading taken. The gas is supplied through the same pipes, all that changes is who bills you and who provides the customer service.
5. Once your gas boiler is over 15 years old, it is best to upgrade it to a new one and the best to go for is an A rated gas condensing boiler as this will deliver the maximum energy efficiency and the lowest gas bills for you.
6. You can save up to 25% off your heating costs every year by getting your loft insulated.
Ok well that is about it for the gas bill, but what about your water bill? Well there is no open market for water supply so you cannot switch to a different supplier to get your water bill down, but you can change from an unmetered water supply to a metered water supply. This may save you some money, depending on your circumstances, generally speaking if you have more bedrooms in your house than you do people living in your house then you will most likely Save Money by switching to a metered water supply. Getting a metered water supply fitted is free and you will have the option of going back to an unmetered water supply within 12 months of switching should you wish to do so. If you want to work out for definite whether you would save money doing this or not, you can contact your local water company who will send you a table so that you can work it out.
Miguel Poza
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/how-to-save-money-on-your-gas-water-bills-each-year-77224.html
March 9th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Women or Men, please I need your advice.?
I really need help on this because I don’t know what to do. I feel like I"m letting down my Lord by coming up with this decision. I have been with this guy; living together for 5 years and we have been together steadily for 6 years. We have known each other for over 10 years. Anyway, about 5 years ago we had moved up north in Canada and we went through hell and back. We were so broke, we did not have 2 pennies to rub together. We also had our hot water shut off because we did not have any money and had to boil the water to bath. We were there for about 2 years. He stayed and I moved to Kitchener to live with my grandmother for other reasons and I was sending him money there while he was working up there full time. About 3 months later, he decides to move back and we moved into his mothers house for a year to save money so we can get ourselves back on our feet, etc, etc. Well, he got a job as myself and later on I found out that he was saving his money like $5000 and here I am trying the time to save my money as well, and he was telling me that he’s broke and I ended up spending my money. Anyways, about a year later we move out and again, I find myself spending all my money on rent, bills, food especially and outings, etc. Now this has been going on since we moved up north. I was paying for everything, or at least I tried too. I have been working and trying to do my best for the both of us but it never seems to be good enough. Now, I’m in a dilemma with him that I am working and I am going back to school in a few weeks and right at this time, he is not making any money and is depending on me. I don’t mind helping others out as I am not a greedy person, but come on! This has been going on for 5 years and we’re not even married. I do love him and he does work really hard at work to get clients as he makes commission only and is picky about where to find a second job. The last time he received a check was like a month ago and he spent it all on his car. He did not buy food, he bought take out like 6 times. Also, last christmas, he yelled at me because he had to buy me gifts. He made me feel guilty for wanting gifts on christmas and it could’ve been from the Dollarstore for all I care. About a few days ago, he threw a temper tamptrum about not having any cigarettes or gas for his car or not having any food in the house and I explained to him that It’s hard for me to take care of both of us, like I’m trying to do my best. gets mad at me says that I"m hiding money and I"m being greedy, but I"m not. I really don’t have money right now. He has a temper but only when you piss him off and also he hates my family and I cannot see my mom or he’s leaving and he’ll be really mad if I choose to spend time with my niece. Like is it me, or what. I love this man, but yet, I’m not happy and I just want to live in a positive atmosphere and be happy. Please people, I really need your advice on this. If this was you, what would you do. Just remember, that we do have a bond and we do love eachother, but lately I"ve been falling out of love for him. Anyways, please help me.
March 9th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
letting down your lord?
oh lordy … leave the loser and find another lord then.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:46 pm
do what feels good
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Im sorry, i cant read all that.. its hurting my brain.
PLEASE learn how to use paragraphs.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
If you want a relationship blessed by God, you should date in a way that He would approve. Plain and simple, living with a man and having premarital sex isn’t it.
You may not see a solution, but believe me, if you are obedient to God He will bless you in ways you cannot imagine. Trust Him. Do it His way.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
It seems he is expecting too much from you.If he doesn’t change his attitude I think you should break it off with him.He needs you to support him financially,obviously,and it’s up to you whether you want to continue to do it or not.Love is not dependence.He calls you greedy for not giving him every cent you have.WHO is the greedy one here?…Do you really want to continue to live this way?How are you ever gonna have anything for yourself if he keeps taking all your money away from you?He sounds like more of a boy than a man.But that’s just my opinion.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
He’s a controller, and you are also an enabler.
If you want to see your mom and family, you ought to be able to do so whether your spouse likes them or not. I had a mother in law i really didn’t like much at all, but i didn’t prevent my husband from seeing or loving her.. i kept my mouth shut…. YOU are an individual, and deserve the freedom to see whomever you like…
You have been paying his way for years, so you are enabling him to make money at his leisure… sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn’t. And he spends it frivolously because he knows you will come through and pay for the necessities of life. He’s really pathetic.
He is saying you have money put away because that’s what he did, and so he doesn’t trust you. If you saved money, it’s NOT his, it’s YOURS.
If i were with a guy like this, i’d give him conditions for me to stay — such as get a steady job, start helping with necesary bills, stop being paranoid, do not tell me who i can and can’t see OR he could get lost.
Life is hard enough without the person we are in love with trying to make it harder or worse.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
It’s not your responsibility to feed and clothe him. If you can’t afford it than you can’t just tell him he needs to get a job or move out. Communication is the key to a good relationship.
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March 9th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
how could you respect such a loser. glad he has money for ciggies.
why would you, a woman, spend one dime to support a fully grown healthy man. men support and give things to women, it is not the other way around. you are being used. and with your full permission and cooperation.
you do not sound very smart. maybe this is all you can get. what i would do is move to a warm place like florida and find a decent man,,,,at church with the lord.
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March 9th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
He is a perfect example of "The love of money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10
Hebrews 13:4-5 says "Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
I hope this helped you and encouraged you. I wish you the best.
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