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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.
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What's the coldest room in your home?
We think we know and have some tips to warm it up AND save money.
It's not often that something that can save you lots of money is offered for FREE.
We discovered that it's TRUE.
If you're looking to reduce your home energy bills research the available government grants.
Winter is Coming! Are you sparking up your fireplaces and do you want to know what the best fuel is?
Put a coat around your home and follow our monthly series discovering what your neighbours have done to stay warm over winter.
Producing less household waste could mean lower bills and it's better for the environment.
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.
You've probably started working in the garden but wait and discover if you should grow some food too.
Climate Change is high on the agenda and it was very apt timing to have a workshop locally.
We spent an evening with ICHH volunteers to see where your donations go.
Don't throw out your old clothes but do donate to one of many worthy causes
Misleading packaging information is everywhere and we think it needs to change.
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.
We're all becoming more environmentally conscious about household waste but where can we recycle when our bins overflow?
The Media has been promoting a proactive consumer reaction to the amount of plastics we purchase. What's the BIG issue?
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.
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.
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.
We're not expecting a repeat of last year's weather but Water Conservation is something to do now.
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?
It's the season for the returning damp and then mold.
Here's some advice on how to deal with it.
Knowledge can save you money if you know where to find the information.
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.
Create your own for free. Pass some time and solve some puzzles with your local knowledge.
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
What's the new internet like?
We have a hands on review to help you decide if it's right for your home.
SIRO is now providing superfast internet but why isn't it so fast over WiFi.
We explain.
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?
One of our residents came up with a good Neighbourhood Watch idea that doesn't use Social Media and avoids its pitfalls and trappings.
In light of recent Social Media headlines we must have a chat with our Children about safety online.
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.
We See and We Hear but up until now we've been rubbish at Speaking up and communicating quickly with the entire community.
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.
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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