7 Ways To Upgrade Your Home Today [And Save Money In The Long Run]
A lot of us are feeling the pinch at the moment, and don’t realise how easy it is to upgrade our homes, and slash those endless bills! These products can easily be upgraded and installed around the house, to make our home much more efficient. For a very low initial cost, installing these products will have a massive impact on your future finances!
1. Upgrading To LED Downlight’s Will Take A Good Chunk Out Of That Energy Bill!
Switching your halogen downlights to LED is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of knocking a good chunk off that energy bill. What’s more, LED downlights provide a much better beam of light, and last up to 10x longer than a traditional bulb. It is very easy to switch your light fixtures using this kit, so there is nothing stopping you from switching today.
Key Points:
- This kit provides 20 LED light fixtures, so upgrade your entire home, or the downlights in your most-used rooms, using just this single kit.
- LED bulbs use far less energy than halogen bulbs, and last up to 10x longer, so also require far less frequent changing.
- The bulbs are dimmable, produce a 120 degree angle beam, and will not produce any strobe effects when they start to drain.
- They are available in a range of colour light modes to meet your different requirements on each occasion.
Pricing: $70.95
LED Downlight Kit
2. This Window Film Is The Best Way To Maintain The Climate In Your Home
Do you wish you could reduce up to 70% of that radiating summer heat, or retain 55% more of your winter heating before it dissipates? If this sounds like you, then this window film is a must-have product. The film does not stop there though, it will also reduce glare by up to 69%, and block 99% of the sun’s UV rays, protecting your interiors and furniture from fading. So you no longer have to suffer through that radiating summer heat, or be cuddled next to the heater on a cold winter’s night. This window film does a fantastic job mediating all environments.
Key Points:
- Easy DIY installation, simply choose the correct size and amount of film required.
- The film reflects 70% of summer heat, traps 55% of your winter heating, and blocks 99% UV rays. So your home climate will stay more controlled, and your interiors and furniture are better protected from fading.
- The film also provides a mirrored appearance from outdoors, providing additional privacy from your nosey neighbours.
- The films are scratch-resistant for longer life, and provide a safe barrier against broken glass caused by accidents or intrusions.
Price: $68.09
Window Film
3. Use A Mechanical Timer To Ensure Your Appliances And Accessories Aren’t Draining Your Power
We all have multiple appliances and accessories in our home that we only need to use at certain times each day. Whether it be kitchen appliances, home office gadgets, electric blankets, and much more, there is no need for them to be constantly draining mains power. Easily install these mechanical timers for any electrical device, and set the time of the day for them to automatically switch on or off. For ease of use, these mechanical timers also include an override switch, to be able to use your appliance outside of the set time.
Key Points:
- Install the mechanical timer simply by plugging into mains power, and then your appliance into the timer. Press in the 15min segments according to the time and duration you want to deliver power to that appliance.
- Override the timer using the switch on the side to deliver power outside of the regular schedule.
- An incredibly simple and effective solution to save power and energy.
Pricing: $9.95
Mechanical Timer
4. This Water-Saving Swivel Faucet Is A Great Way To Upgrade Your Kitchen, And Save A Bit Of H2O!
This water-saving swivel faucet can be fitted to any common 24mm tap. Simply unscrew the existing head, and screw on this head to provide you with a 40 degree swivel function, and 5-star water efficiency, saving up to 50% of water. So attach to your kitchen, bathroom or laundry sink tap, completely tool-free, and see the benefits right away!
Key Points:
- Provides a 40 degree swivel function for any standard 24mm tap.
- Has a five star water efficiency rating, saving up to 50% of water.
- Will not affect the water pressure of your tap.
- Can be installed on most standard kitchen, bathroom or laundry taps.
Price: $20.99
Water Saving Swivel Faucet
5. Trap The Warmth And Reject The Cold With Weather Strip Foam Tape
When we run our indoor heating, a lot of the heat lost is due to the heat seeping out of the room through window and door gaps. Similarly, the outdoor weather finds its way inside through these same gaps. This self-adhesive weather tape can be applied to the small gaps in any doors or windows, to help trap that heat, and save you heaps on your energy bills long term! You will be amazed at how much more heat will be trapped inside, and how much less you need to run your air conditioning or heating once you have installed this weather tape.
Key Points:
- This tape is incredibly easy to install. Simply attach to the required surface, cut away the excess to be used elsewhere, let it dry, and peel off the release liner.
- Can be installed on window frame joints to provide a more robust seal, or around door jams to provide a complete barrier.
- The effect will be immediate, with far better climate control in each room, and far less need to run air conditioning or heating to keep comfortable.
Pricing: $11.67
Weather Strip Foam Tape
6. These Outdoor Solar Spot Lights Are The Best Way To Show Off Your Gardening Skills
If you have that showcase item in your garden that you want to show off at night, but don’t want the cost and hassle of running outdoor lights every night, then these are the lights for you! Or you could use them to illuminate your footpath for safer access to your door. These lights come with their own solar panel, and have sensors to automatically turn on and off at sunset or sunrise. So you can simply install and forget, no hassle in running cabling through the garden, setting schedules, or digging trenches.
Key Points:
- No need to plug these lights into mains power. They come with their own solar panel connection, and provide great illumination and energy saving.
- The lights have in-built sensors to automatically turn on at sunset and off at sunrise.
Price: $39.99
Outdoor Solar Spot Lights
7. If You Love A Long Shower, But Hate Your Hot Water Bills, Than Install A Shower Flow Restrictor
This shower flow restrictor can be included in any existing shower assembly. So if you love your existing shower, and have been putting off upgrading to a low-flow showerhead, then this is the perfect solution! Simply screw into your existing shower assembly at the hose connection, and this restrictor will save around 30% of water and energy compared with a standard shower. What’s more, you will not feel any difference in the water pressure. This component can save you big amounts of water over the low run, for very minimal cost, there really is no need to delay installing this today.
Key Points:
- Regulates the water flow through your shower assembly to save around 30% of water without affecting the water pressure.
- The restrictor can be installed into your existing shower, at the hose connection, so there is no need to completely upgrade your shower.
- Installation is easy, simply screw in at the hose connection, and then forget about it.
Price: $17.54
Shower Flow Restrictor
Upgrade your home today for a very low initial cost, and save big time in the long run! These products will make your house more efficient and slash those bills.
