Reduce Bills
Keeping Warm, reducing Waste and conserving Water are perhaps the most obvious bill reducing subjects but we've also included the Internet and Mobile Phones as a source for getting more for less.
Articles aimed at raising awareness and Reducing Household Bills.
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# Keeping Warm
Warm Home
What's the coldest room in your home?
We think we know and have some tips to warm it up AND save money.
Climote Heating
It's not often that something that can save you lots of money is offered for FREE.
We discovered that it's TRUE.
Energy Grants
If you're looking to reduce your home energy bills research the available government grants.
Fueling Fires
Winter is Coming! Are you sparking up your fireplaces and do you want to know what the best fuel is?
Exterior Insulation
Put a coat around your home and follow our monthly series discovering what your neighbours have done to stay warm over winter.
# Reduce Waste
Producing less household waste could mean lower bills and it's better for the environment.
Save and Slim
It's time to make some healthier changes and conscious that cash flow is an issue we take advice to make a significant difference to our waistline and bank balance.
GYO
You've probably started working in the garden but wait and discover if you should grow some food too.
Climate Workshop
Climate Change is high on the agenda and it was very apt timing to have a workshop locally.
Where Your Donations Go
We spent an evening with ICHH volunteers to see where your donations go.
Clothes Recycling
Don't throw out your old clothes but do donate to one of many worthy causes
Recycling Confusion
Misleading packaging information is everywhere and we think it needs to change.
Coffee Cup Crisis
Consumers created the demand but suppliers created a crisis in waste management.
Help bring about social changes to keep the drinks but reduce the cost to the environment.
Recycling Points
We're all becoming more environmentally conscious about household waste but where can we recycle when our bins overflow?
Plastic Protest
The Media has been promoting a proactive consumer reaction to the amount of plastics we purchase. What's the BIG issue?
Glass Recycling Bank
Vandalism and fly tipping has meant that our nearest glass recycling bins have now gone. Find out why we need them and where our nearest recycling places are.
# Conserve Water
Water treatment for human consumption is costly and uses harmful products which is bad for the environment. Using it more wisely to conserve water use is better for everyone.
Rainwater Buggy
It might sound trivial but managing to move water to where it is needed has until now been a struggle for Johnstown Tidy Towns and limited their planting projects.
A simple, yet clever, solution has just changed just this.
Water Collection
We're not expecting a repeat of last year's weather but Water Conservation is something to do now.
Water Butts
Ireland is green for good reasons. With a relatively wet climate and mild temperatures throughout the year why would we bother to conserve or reduce our use of water?
Condensation & Black Mold.
It's the season for the returning damp and then mold.
Here's some advice on how to deal with it.
# Communications
Knowledge can save you money if you know where to find the information.
Donate by Mobile
If you find your phone credit is about to expire then Charities and Groups now need every cent they can. We've found an easy way to donate small amounts.
Local Puzzles
Create your own for free. Pass some time and solve some puzzles with your local knowledge.
New Facebook Pages
Good Information is often lost amongst the vast number of Facebook Pages so we've picked out 9 to add to our Local Info Section
Better WiFi
What's the new internet like?
We have a hands on review to help you decide if it's right for your home.
Superfast WiFi
SIRO is now providing superfast internet but why isn't it so fast over WiFi.
We explain.
Lost & Found
Having your Pet microchip'd is quick & painless. If your lost pet is then found you can be notified.
Why then are so many not chipped?
Community Alerts
One of our residents came up with a good Neighbourhood Watch idea that doesn't use Social Media and avoids its pitfalls and trappings.
Danger Online
In light of recent Social Media headlines we must have a chat with our Children about safety online.
Effective Facebook
Most of us make postings on Facebook but are we reaching the right audience to get results when we complain?
Find out how to become more effective.
Neighbourhood Alarm
We See and We Hear but up until now we've been rubbish at Speaking up and communicating quickly with the entire community.
Mobile Phone Safety
If you're going away on holidays, or even to the local shops, there's some basic things you really should do to your mobile phone right now.
Techwizard Mobile Repairs
We can't live without them and when they break we feel lost. We look into what can be done to repair our phones
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