The coming of the Christmas season drives fear into the pockets of householders. However, one can prepare them self by doing simple DIY jobs around the house that will certainly save you $1000 before Christmas.

1. Installing Energy Saving Bulbs:
Changing your light bulbs is an easy DIY method of saving money. Energy saving bulbs saves you significant cash and allows you to make your contribution to protecting the environment. Although the initial installation may cost more with energy savings up to 70%, and longer life cycles DIY energy saving bulbs quickly pay for themselves within weeks. Then on those energy savings can go towards your Christmas fund. Some types of these bulbs include LED, fluorescent Bulbs and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

2. Switch to Renewable Energy Sources:
Gone are the days when green energy was an expensive proposition. The advances in technology have revealed many easy DIY sources to provide homes with renewable energy sources. Householders can now easily purchase over the internet easy DIY solar and wind generators to supply some if not all their home’s energy requirements. These Green DIY Energy Kits comes with easy to use self-installation manuals and free online support to allow you to easily install your solar or wind power generator. This leads to significant reduction in your electricity bills and the good thing is its energy source is free and last forever.

3. Mowing your own Lawn:
On average, the cost of mowing your lawn is $100 per month. Take this on as your next DIY project and enjoy the benefits of the financial savings and increased health form the exercise. Investing in some good may be expensive as an initial investment but with a purchase of $3-400, it pays for itself in 4-5 months.

4. Washing Your own Car:
A good car-detailing job will run you $15 – 25 on each visit. Rolling up your sleeves and making it a DIY project for the entire family can put valuable savings towards your Christmas fund. This simple DIY project also allows you to detect scrapes and bumps you certainly would miss had you opted to go to a car wash.

5. Self-Cleaning your Home:
By simple making house cleaning a DIY, you can save yourself at least $100 per month and this is for a helper’s visit of twice per month. If you are a heavy tipper, this cost could even be higher. DIY house cleaning can be fun. Just be imaginative and soon you will be proud of your personal achievements. DIY house cleaning also allows you to customize your surroundings and save money in the process.

6. Doing Your Own Nails:
Women may find this offensive, but by simply making doing your own nails a DIY job, they can save themselves at least $400 per month. Not all of us are artistic, but with a little imagination and creativity, no one will be able to recognize that your nails were not professionally done. Forget about the profile of being seen at the most expensive salon, just bask in the savings that your DIY nail job has brought you.

7. Exercise on Your Own:
Health club membership can be an expensive proposition. This can be averted by making your exercise routine your next DIY project. Exercising by yourself by running around the neighborhood, using the public park can save you anywhere from $40 to $60 per month. Exercise as a DIY job also allows you to meet new friends and breathe fresh air and opposed to the conditioned air used in health clubs.