{"id":508,"date":"2018-12-10T22:10:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rivernorthpark.com\/blog\/?p=508"},"modified":"2018-12-28T22:13:02","modified_gmt":"2018-12-28T22:13:02","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-utilities-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivernorthpark.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-utilities-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money on Utilities This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holidays can be a very expensive time for everyone. Like most people, you are likely trying to save money any way you can. One way that you may not have considered yet is by simply taking some steps to save on electricity and your utility bills. There are a few things that you can do to save money on these things and it just takes a bit of effort to see some big differences.<\/p>\n

Turn Down Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest ways to use less electricity and see a significant impact on your bills is by turning down your thermostat when you are going to be gone for a few hours. You do not need to turn it off but just turning it down a few degrees will impact your bills in the next month. Whenever you leave your home for several hours, like when you go to work, be sure to turn it down a few degrees so your system does not need to work as hard. Since it isn't working as hard and you aren't there to enjoy it anyway, it is one of the easiest ways to save money on utilities. <\/p>\n

Unplug and Turn Off<\/h2>\n

Something that a lot of people do not even think of when it comes to saving money is how much electricity is used when things are plugged in. Even if you are not using something, but it is plugged in, it is using electricity. For things that you do not use often, you should unplug them when not in use and plug them in when you do need to use them. For things you do use often, make sure you turn things off when not in use so you are not running up your bill. <\/p>\n

Just by doing these few things, you can really start to save money on your utilities. If you want to see savings as early as next month, be sure to make some changes now. If you are looking for a new place to call home this winter and stay warm, be sure to check out these apartments in Chicago, IL<\/a>. You can stop by for a tour and to see what we currently have available. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holidays can be a very expensive time for everyone. Like most people, you are likely trying to save money any way you can. One way that you may not have considered yet is by simply taking some steps to save on electricity and your utility bills. There are a few things that you can… <\/p>\n

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