The following is a guest post from Paul Denikin of DadKnowsDIY.com. The seasons are changing. The weather is bouncing all over the place, and so are the power bills. The fluctuations in temperature, both inside and out, can leave you wondering what you can do to reduce energy costs going into summer. Even better, what can be done without spending a lot of money? … [Read more...]
The following is a guest post by Uma Campbell. Ah, energy. Our mastery of electricity is behind practically everything we do, and it’s safe to say that life wouldn’t be nearly as much fun without it. Unfortunately, we’re not very good at energy efficiency, and we usually end up wasting a lot of money in our efforts to get comfortable and have fun. Sometimes we're not even aware of all the ways we waste energy. … [Read more...]
I can still remember the first time I had to pay a utility bill for my home. I was shocked at how expensive utilities were and how much I took them for granted. Heat, water, electricity are all lovely things to have, but they come with a price. I’ve gotten smarter over the years and have recognized that the simple things you do every day can help you save money. … [Read more...]
As a self-proclaimed cheapskate, one of my frustrations was discovering that someone had left the bathroom fan on long after it was needed. I hated the excess noise and I hated the wasted electricity. The solution: Install a wall timer switch. … [Read more...]
It's that time of year again... when Minnesotans take a break from a year of complaining about the cold to complaining about the heat for two weeks. All kidding aside, it can be tough to stay cool without breaking the bank, particularly if you live in Southern locales. We've got ways to beat the heat on a budget. Check them out: … [Read more...]
This weekend, thousands of people all over the world will be celebrating Earth Hour in an effort to make a global statement of concern about climate change. The movement, which is led by the World Wildlife Fund, asks individuals, businesses, governments and organizations to turn off their lights for one hour - from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. You can learn more about ways to get involved with Earth Hour and spread the message. There are folks out there who scoff at the … [Read more...]
Some say pictures are worth a thousand words and since I don't want to type out a thousand words (I'll still type out some), I am going to provide you with a handful of pictures from my home to help you learn some ways you can green up your lighting by using less electricity and ultimately save money on your electric bill. Replace Incandescent Lights with CFL Lights The give off the same amount of light, but at a lower wattage. A lower wattage means less electricity is being used. Many utility … [Read more...]