Add Lighting To Save Money

You can actually save money on your power bill by adding more lighting options to a room. One overhead light is often more light than you need while in a room. In a living room, you can save money by using table lamps or a floor lamp with CFL bulbs or by making small pendant lights part of the room's decor.

Task lighting is often all that needed in a kitchen. A pendant light over an island or dining table is much more efficient than having a ceiling light on the entire time you are in the kitchen.

Wall sconces beside of the bed or accent lamps on bedside tables are sufficient for a bedroom. Bathrooms vanities need to be well lit to accommodate your morning routine, but softer lighting such as wall sconces, pendants, small chandeliers, and decorative night lights are sufficient for other times.

Timers and dimmer switches can also help reduce your monthly electric bill.

By VeronicaHB from Asheboro, NC