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Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to make things like new again. Cleaning your windows and wrestling the dust bunnies out from under your bed are a good start, but you can also do some things to help your wallet this season.
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To help give new life to items you thought were worn out, change some of your expensive habits or protect your investments, here are 10 nifty gadgets that can help you save money along with daylight savings.
Water Bottle With Filter
If you’re a person who buys case after case of bottled water, you can save a ton of money by investing in a reusable water bottle with a filter. For example, a 26-ounce Brita water bottle with a filter can replace 1,800 single-use plastic bottles a year. So not only will you save money, but you will also aid the environment. You can pick up a reusable water bottle with a filter for about $20 on Amazon.
Smart Thermostat
You can find a wide range of smart thermostats at a cost ranging from $60 to over $200. Which one you pick doesn’t really matter as much as actually installing one in your home this spring.
If you’re wondering how much you can save, Google Nest reports that its users reap an estimated average savings of $131-$145 per year on their utility bills. However, any thermostat that is Energy Star certified is required to save users at least $50 annually on utility bills.
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Rapid Egg Cooker
If you find yourself buying expensive snack food that’s loaded with carbs and sugar to help you get through the mid-afternoon slump, consider buying a carton of eggs for a few dollars and hard boil six at a time for protein-packed, low-calorie snacks that have virtually no carbs instead. Not only will you save money on snacks, but you’ll be snacking healthier too.
You can pick up a rapid egg cooker that has a capacity of six for around $18, or pay around $25 for one that will cook a full dozen at one time.
Wine Preserver
Sometimes, you want a glass of wine but you don’t have a friend or two around to help you finish the bottle in one sitting. If you decide to pop the cork anyway, you’ll be saddled with leftover wine, which is often unappealing to drink due to oxidation.
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