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Do You Know How Much Your Appliances Cost You?

January 4, 2016 | General Appliance Care & Advice  |  Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

Your home is full of them, TV adverts are always reminding us of the latest ones…but do you know how much your household appliances, both big and small, are costing you each year to run?

According to the Department of Energy & Climate Change, in 2014 the average electricity bill in the UK was over £590. But do you know how much your appliances are costing you?

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17 New Year Resolutions to Save Money in the Home

December 30, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We all do it, on January 1st as the haze begins to clear and the cleaning up from the night before commences, New Year resolutions are made – whether it’s swearing to get fit by joining a gym, kicking a vice or taking up a hobby.

But, to flip things on their head we’ve decided to share our top 17 New Year resolutions for the home we think you should make – especially as they can help you save money.

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14 Tips to Avoid a Christmas Nightmare

December 9, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’ve all seen the John Lewis #manonthemoon Christmas advert and the Coca-Cola truck has made its annual appearance meaning one thing – Christmas is just around the corner.

Stress levels are likely to be rising as you run around the shops looking for the must-have toy for your children or the chestnuts for your stuffing, and this is all before you get your home ready for visitors.

To help with the latter, below we’ve shared 14 top tips to help you avoid a Christmas nightmare, from making sure your kitchen is ready for the increased cooking, through to quick yet effective cleaning tips – and of course, you cannot forget tips for keeping Grinch at bay.

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9 Simple Ways You Can Beat the Big Freeze at Home

December 2, 2015 | DIY & Home Improvement  |  Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

Over recent weeks the UK has endured Storm Abigail and Storm Barney, with the latter bringing gusts of winds of up to 85mph, which left thousands throughout the UK without power. Whilst Abigail and Barney may have eased off, the winter weather is likely to tighten its grip over coming months.

To make sure you’re ready for any big freeze, we’ve compiled 9 top tips to help you stay warm in winter.

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Save Money & Fix It Yourself This Fix It Week

October 18, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’re all guilty of it, throwing away an appliance the moment it shows signs of developing a fault. In fact, it is estimated that we purchase 170 million new electrical items each year in the UK, but recycle less than a third when they reach the end of their life.

To encourage more people to fix their faulty/broken appliances, rather than throw them away and purchase new ones, at eSpares we’re supporting Fix It Week (October 19th – 25th) for the second consecutive year.

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Save Money & Fix It Yourself This Fix It Week

October 18, 2015 | Money Saving Tips & Tricks | No comments

We’re all guilty of it, throwing away an appliance the moment it shows signs of developing a fault. In fact, it is estimated that we purchase 170 million new electrical items each year in the UK, but recycle less than a third when they reach the end of their life.

To encourage more people to fix their faulty / broken appliances, rather than throw them away and purchase new ones, at eSpares we’re supporting Fix It Week (October 19th – 25th) for the second consecutive year.

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