20 Home Gadgets That Will Save You Time and Money

Instead of having to buy new batteries all the time, a battery charger can simply reuse the same batteries over and over again. A universal battery charger can charge batteries of different sizes.

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With a smart power strip, you plug in your computer and all your peripherals. When you switch on your computer, everything else will switch on too and when you switch off, everything will switch off. This way, you don’t have phantom charges for all your peripherals.

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A smart plug allows you to switch appliances and gadgets on and off even when you’re not at home. It’s not only convenient – you can switch on the coffee maker or morning workout music without getting out of bed – but can help you save energy, as you can switch off everything before you go to sleep.

A space heater is a safe, energy-efficient option for heating smaller spaces or single rooms. You can now buy smart models that are WiFi-enabled, so you can control them remotely from your smartphone.

Compact fluorescent and LED light bulbs use a fraction of the energy ordinary incandescent light bulbs use. They last longer too and are very versatile. Unless you’ve stocked up on incandescent bulbs, you’ll have a tough time finding them these days; and if you still have some in your house, swap them out and save money.

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Smart light bulbs not only use less energy, but you can put them on a scheduled timer or control them remotely from your smartphone. You can even integrate some models with your security cameras, making getting home at night much safer.

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Solar-powered outdoor lights recharge during the day so that they can provide light on your patio and in your yard at night without adding to your hydro bill.

An electricity usage monitor tells you how much energy your appliances use. It also lets you know how much phantom energy your powered-down appliances are still using, so you know which ones to unplug.

A multi-cooker allows you to slow cook, pressure cook, steam or saute your food and even make your own yoghurt using just one appliance. It not only saves energy, but significantly reduces clutter in your kitchen.

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A smart oven is a convenient solution if cooking isn’t one of your talents. It reads the temperature of the food so that you don’t undercook or burn anything and let food go to waste. Some models can be connected to your smartphone and will alert you when the food is ready.

A good blender is indispensable if you want to save money in the kitchen. You can use it to make your own smoothies and soups or to grind your own herbs, spices and coffee.

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A robot vacuum cleaner will do the daily sweeping and basic floor cleaning so you don’t have to spend so much time and energy on household chores. You’ll still have to do deep cleaning occasionally, but your robot vacuum will pick up dust and those insect-attracting crumbs on the floor.

You can control a smart washing machine remotely from your smartphone, so you can load the machine with laundry in the morning and switch it on when you’re on your way home from work. It will let you know of problems such as a blocked filter and give you solutions so you don’t have to call a professional for every glitch.

A smart sprinkler controller has a sensor that adjusts the run time based on the weather. If it’s raining, for instance, the sprinkler won’t water the lawn. You can also control the sprinkler system remotely using your smartphone and save water in the process.

A small wind turbine can generate enough electricity for use in your home, so you save hundreds on your hydro bill and can even get a tax break. It’s clean energy too, reducing your carbon footprint. For it to be worth the input cost, however, you need to live in a windy area.

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This one is pretty obvious: a laptop uses much less energy than a desktop computer. Because it’s portable, you can also take it with you when you travel, so you have more flexibility in your work schedule.

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With a one-time purchase of an electric shaver, you save on constantly buying razors and shaving cream. Many models come with accessories too, so you won’t have to fork out extra cash for things like nose-hair trimmers.

A reusable water bottle will save you the cost of having to buy bottled water all the time and it’s much better for the environment, too. One with a built-in filter is an even better option since it will purify any tap water to make it drinkable.

A vacuum insulated bottle is not only for keeping your water cold. You can use it for smoothies and other cold drinks, but it will also keep hot drinks hot, so you can fill it up with coffee in the morning and have your caffeine fix all day – without pricey visits to a coffee shop.