Spend money to save money

Naturally, we all try to save money wherever possible. After all, why would anyone want to spend more than they need too? However, this isn’t always the best course of action and often spending more can save you more money in the long run. This is clearly present in home improvement.  It is so easy to go for the cheaper options when buying things for your home, whether you are scrimping on replacing your light bulbs or sticking with those old, draughty single glazed windows, rather than replacing them with some energy efficient double or triple glazed windows.
It is hard to know when to spend and when to be a little more conservative, so here are some suggestions on some of the top home products that if you spend a little more on, you can save money in the long run.

Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Though energy saving light bulbs are generally a little bit more expensive to buy than standard light bulbs, they can save you a substantial amount of money in the long run. As they are energy saving, the light bulbs will use a lot less energy than a standard light bulb and this will lead to a reduction in your energy bill. Additionally, energy saving light bulbs tend to last a lot longer and therefore you will save money by needing to replace them a lot less frequently.

Home Appliances
It can be very tempting to buy the cheapest home appliance on the market; there are so many websites allowing to compare this type of product and this makes it very easy to find the cheapest possible option! Generally, when buying a new toaster, fridge or even oven, a lot of people are stick with the mindset of “It’s going to do the same job, isn’t it?”. Though this is technically true, there’s another aspect to consider. A home appliance with an A+ energy rating is a lot more efficient with energy usage, which means money can be saved in the long run. With smart meters finding their way into many UK households now, it is easy to see the difference it makes having an energy efficient A+ rated appliance in your home.

Triple Glazing
Everyone has heard of the benefits of double glazed windows, but triple glazed windows offer even more. As the name suggests, triple glazing has a third piece of glass built into the window.  This gives you two externally facing panes of glass, with an argon gas and a third pane in the middle to give you a much higher energy efficiency and sound reduction than other windows. They do come at a slightly higher price initially but over time they will save a lot more energy than single or double-glazed alternatives. So, though you will be paying out more to begin with, you’ll save money in the long run through energy saving benefits.

You can get an instant quote for triple glazing here and see how much you could save on your windows and doors.

Professional Help
Seeking the help of professionals for home repairs can be seen as a cost you can avoid, especially if you’re somewhat confident in your own DIY abilities. However, paying for a professional can save you money by ensuring the job is done right and further problems are not created.  Even the best DIY’er among us has had to call in the pro’s at some point, be to correct some of the mistakes they have made or just to get the right finish for their project.  Think about your home improvement tasks and see if it is really cost effective to try and take them on yourselves.  Usually a professional will do the job in less time and get the materials at a much cheaper price.

As you can see, there are a number of ways that spending more can save you more money. Whether it’s by seeking the help of a professional or investing in a high-quality product, spending more initially can lead to significant savings further down the line.

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