Cold temperatures are not over in many parts of the world, so part three of our series on how to cut your utility bills is all about heating costs. If it’s already feeling like summer where you are, then just save this post to refer back to in the fall and winter!
Tip: A few of these tips would also help your cooling costs, so definitely consider some repairs before winter rolls around.
Other posts in this series:
Part One: Water, Trash, Electricity + General Advice
Part Two: Internet, Phone, and Cable
How to Cut Your Utility Bills | Part Three: Heating Costs
Seal It Up
If you are looking at your door and you can see light all the way around the door coming in, this needs to be fixed (the same with windows). You can try two things: Weather Stripping and a can of Great Stuff. The weather stripping goes around the door to make a seal when it is shut. The Great Stuff is spray foam that expands and fills holes and gaps that may be in a wall or around pipes and other places.
Replace Your Air Filters
Replace your furnace air filters more often. A dirty air filter can make your furnace work a lot harder and use more energy. You should replace the filter every two to three months.
Take Care of Your Water Heater
Try insulating your water heaters and pipes. If you cover your water heater with an insulated water heater blanket, it can help retain heat so the unit uses less energy to heat hot water.You can also save money on your hot water bill by decreasing the temperature of the heater. Most hot water heaters are set by the company to heat at 140 degrees, which is hot enough to scald you! Just set it down to 120 and you will save 3-5% on your water bill. That fix costs you nothing.
Stock up on discounted First Aid Items at Amazon! Choose to Subscribe & Save to score an instant savings of 25% off Band-Aid, Polysporin and more!
Note that the 25% off will only apply to one item. Check out some ideas below.
Deal Idea:
100-Count Band-Aid Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages – $8.48 (reg. $11.78)
-25% off coupon with Subscribe & Save
-5-15% off Subscribe & Save discount
makes it $5.09 – $5.94
Polysporin First Aid Topical Antibiotic Skin Ointment – $5.98 (reg. $8.35)
-25% off coupon with Subscribe & Save
-5-15% off Subscribe & Save discount
makes it $3.58 – $4.18
Travel Ready Portable Emergency First Aid Kit – $10.98 (reg. $14.69)
-25% off coupon with Subscribe & Save
-5-15% off Subscribe & Save discount
makes it $6.58 – $7.68
Head to Best Buy to score this deal of the day! This Stainless Steel Bella 5-Quart Slow Cooker with Dipper is just $19.99 (reg. $50)!
This Bella Slow Cooker has three temperature settings to cook meals at the ideal temperature. The large capacity allows for a 4-pound roast. Best of all, the stoneware pot and tempered glass lid are both dishwasher-safe.
Here are a few other Deals of the Day you may want to grab:
Cuisinart 3pc Shears Set – $14.99 (reg. $25)
Insignia 13 Gal. Automatic Trash Can – Stainless Steel – $59.99 (reg. $75)
These deals are good today only, 5/9. Shipping is free for Best Buy members or choose free store pickup.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Here is a list of the Lowes Foods unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Look for TopCare cough drops for $1.25 and more.
Closeout deals will vary by store. Look through the full Lowes Foods weekly ad to see all the current deals.
TopCare Deal
- Save $2 off Instantly WYB $10+ TopCare Items
(ends 6/25) - TopCare Cough Drops, 30 ct, $1.25
- TopCare Body Wash, 24 oz, $4.50
Closeout Deals
- Table Tested Self Rising White Corn Meal, 32 oz, $1.27
- Southern Biscuit Self Rising Flour, 5 lb, $2.77
- Bumble Bee Albacore Tuna in water, 97¢
-.25/1 Bumble Bee tuna pouches, 2.5 oz single pouches, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it 72¢) - Thats Smart Traditional Refried Beans, 16 oz, 77¢
- Franks RedHOt Chicken Dip, $4.97
- GE LED 17W Light Bulb, $4.97
- GE 12W LED A19 75W Soft White Light Bulb, $3.97
- GE LED Indoor Flood Light 5.5 watt, $4.97
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Splenda Peel & Pour, 6 pk, $4.57
-$5 off Splenda Peel & Pour drink mix, 6-ct, SS 03/24
(makes it FREE)
Buy One Get Ones
- Ortega Taco Sauce, 8 oz, at $3.59 ($1.79)
(ends 5/14)
Meat
- Johnsonville Andouille Sausage, 14 oz, $4.49
(ends 6/11)
Fridge or Frozen
- Lily’s Toaster Grill Sandwiches, selected, $3.50
(ends 5/14) - Pier 33 Gourmet Fully Cooked Mussels, $3.50
(ends 5/14) - Jones All Natural Chicken Sausage, 5 oz, $3
(ends 5/14) - Swaggerty’s Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit, 4 ct, $6.99
(ends 6/11) - Perdue Popcorn Chicken, 22 oz, $10.99
(ends 5/14)
Grocery
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice, 8.8 oz, $2.50
(ends 5/21)
-$1/4 Ben’s Original Ready Rice online rebate
(makes it $2.25 ea) Read More→
Now through May 14 find a bunch of great markdowns on Crocs shoes – up to 50% off! They have deals for the whole family in an array of sizes, colors, and styles. Some of these styles are rarely discounted, so shop now!
Deal Ideas
Women’s Literide 360 Pacer – $39.99 (reg $64.99)
Men’s Santa Cruz Slip-On – $41.24 (reg $54.99)
Kids’ Star Wars Classic Lined Clog – $30 (reg $59.99)
Toddler Hello Kitty Classic Clog – $37.49 (reg $49.99)
Shipping is free on orders $54.99+.
Here is a list of the Publix unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Look for 89¢ Stonefire flatbread, Speed Stick deodorant for 99¢, and more.
Clearance deals will vary by store. Look through the full Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Clearance Deals
- Birds Eye Viola Skillet, select, $3.20
- Mezzetta Marinara, 24 oz, $3.49
- Zarbee’s Sleep with Melatonin, 60 ct, $9.99
-$10 off Kenvue WYB $25 Band-Aid Brand, Benadryl, Bengay, Imodium, Lactaid, Listerine, Motrin, Neosporin, Pepcid, Polysporin, Simply Sleep, Sudafed, Tena, Tylenol, Visine, Zarbee’s, & Zyrtec items, Publix eCoupon
-$2 off Zarbee’s product printable
-$2 off Zarbee’s item, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $7.99) - Genexa Infants Pain & Fever, $5.49
- BeKoool Soft Gel Sheets, $2.49
- Pamperin Multi-Symptom, 40 ct, $3.49
- Publix Low Dose Chewable Aspirin, 36 ct, 99¢
- EcoTrin 150 ct, $2.87
- Poo-Pourri Before You Go Toilet Spray, $5.49
- Air Wick Freshmatic Twin Refill, $3.99
-$1/2 Air Wick products, excl 8 oz aerosols printable (limit reached)
-$2 off Air Wick Scented Oil Air Freshener, Publix eCoupon (limit reached)
(makes it $3.49 ea)
Buy One Get Ones
- Borden Cheese Singles or Cheese Melts, 12 oz, at $4.99
- Emmi Gruyere Cheese, 5.3 oz, at $6.99
- Fresh Cravings Hummus, 10 oz, at $4.59 ($2.29)
- Fresh Cravings Organic Salsa, 16 oz, at $5.49 ($2.74)
- GT’s Organic Immortal Shot, 2 oz, at $2.99
- Galbani 1882 Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz, at $5.69 ($2.84)
-$1 off Galbani Cheese Product printable
(makes it $1.84) Read More→
One of the best ways to save at Sam’s Club is shopping their sales and instant savings deals. Find deals on diapers and wipes and lots of household staple items you need!
You can shop online or in-club and you’ll see the discount apply automatically at checkout.
Grocery
- Sparkling Ice Red Variety pack, 24 pk, $15.98, limit 5
(ends 6/2)
-$4 off instant savings
(makes it $11.98) - Dunkin Donuts Medium Roast K-Cup Coffee Pods, Original Blend (72 ct.), $39.98, limit 5
(ends 6/2)
-$6 off instant savings
(makes it $33.98) - Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee, 43.5 oz, $11.98, limit 4
(ends 6/2)
-$2 off instant savings
(makes it $9.98) Read More→
Lululemon just dropped a new belt bag color! Be one of the first to sport the Everywhere Belt Bag 1L in Green Punch!
Grab the bag for $38 plus free shipping!
Even better, score some sweet deals on Lululemon shorts because they “Made Too Much!”
Deal Ideas:
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L – $38
Cinchable Waist High-Rise Woven Short 3.5″ – $39 (reg. $88)
Hotty Hot Low-Rise Lined Short 4″ – $39 (reg. $68)
These offers are good for a limited time only. Shipping is free on all orders!
Read More→
Starbucks Summer App-y Days are here! Starting tomorrow, Starbucks is offering 50% off any handcrafted beverage from 12-6pm every Friday in May.
To take advantage of this offer, download the Starbucks app and sign up to be a Starbucks Rewards member. When you sign up you will also get 50% off any handcrafted drink during your first week of membership! Offer is valid through 5/31. Just remember to sign up through the ‘New Members Get 50% Off’ link in the app.
There are more fun deals and freebies headed your way this summer, so join now!
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