Consumer Insights : How to Become a Smart Consumer

  This guide will help you learn how to save money and decrease carbon footprint by lowering your energy usage. The approach here is to assess and improve he home heating efficiency in order to optimize the energy consumption. Step 1. Conduct a Home Energy Assessment The first step to make your home more energy efficient is to conduct a Home Energy Assessment. This assessment will help you identify the best ways to reduce your energy use and save money on utility bills. A Home Energy Assessment will tell you how much energy your home uses, where it comes from, and what you can do to reduce your usage and costs. In order for the assessment to be accurate, it’s important that someone knowledgeable about your home’s systems (such as an electrician or HVAC technician) does the assessment. Step 2. Replace Windows in Your Home Windows in our homes can be replaced with a variety of materials, from wood to metal. Wooden windows are a popular choice as they maintain the traditional look of ...

  Our team of cleaning experts at ‘Consumer Insiders’ Lab were on a mission to find out the viral cleaning product that is doing the round in TikTok and other social media platforms is really worth the hype. This car cleaning gel is being gaining recognition as a miracle cleaning product that can get dirt out of any hard to clean areas in your car like the cup holders, air vents etc. This product was put to the test and our lab to see if the car cleaning gel is really worth the hype and whether it is really works like magic. In terms of the effectiveness of the car cleaning gel as opposed to the traditional car cleaning kits in the market, the cleaning putty was way in front as it proved to be able to reach spaces that the other cleaning products couldn’t. However, although the cleaning gel is able to effectively remove the dirt around hard to reach areas, it is not as effective when it comes to cleansing or disinfecting those surfaces. With regard to the speed at which the ...

You can wind up spending a fortune on facewash, moisturizer, sunscreen, and face cleanser, among other items. You know how they say that vanity always has a cost, but it shouldn't be that way all the time. You may take care of yourself and save money if you take matters into your own hands, including grooming. You can lower your skincare costs and yet look amazing with a little imagination and our assistance. Here is How...   1) Salon stylists vs. barbers   A barber is more likely to do a better job when cutting haircuts that need for clipping on the sides or the back (undercuts or faux-hawks). The barber's expertise is shorter haircuts. So in order to keep the cut and acquire that bright champi, you should preferably have a haircut once every 4-6 months from a reputable salon that you enjoy.   2) Seek out things with several uses   The amount of practical utility that an item can perform two or even three duties in one bottle is what you should be on the...

  Budget-friendly advice typically suggests packing lunches and having meals at home. You do not, however, have to accept a world of mushy peanut butter and jelly. Here are some tips for cutting costs while still enjoying your favorite restaurants. 1. Request for discounts Depending on who you are, you might be qualified for a less expensive dinner. Children, retirees, students, and people in the armed forces are some of the groups who apply for discounts the most frequently. Before your waitress comes the check, look for the discounts offered by the restaurant online or call. Asking doesn't cost anything.   2. Purchase gift cards below their face value When you purchase restaurant gift cards below face value, you'll receive more bang for your dollars. For instance, the website Restaurant.com offers gift cards for a small portion of their actual value. A $25 gift certificate to your preferred Chinese restaurant can be available for for $10. (minimum purchases could a...

Extreme weather events, growing international transportation costs, a lack of resources for food packaging, and other factors all contribute to the rising cost of groceries. Food businesses like Tillamook and General Mills, for example, have already said they will pass price increases on to customers. You've probably been to the grocery store recently and noticed that many of the goods you buy frequently, like bacon or cereal, are costing more. Food costs have been rising nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which also notes a sharp increase in supermarket and grocery store food prices. For many Americans, higher prices across the board, including for food, petrol, vehicles, homes, and technology, mean they must become more savvy when making purchases. Here are some tips for you to do your grocery shopping on a budget. 1. Plan ahead Check out the specials. To find out what is on sale, check the flyers at the grocery store, newspaper advertising, and onli...