Christmas is nearly around the corner! With all these fun decorations, power bills aren’t very fun after the holidays have come and gone. Lighting bills around this time of year usually go up by about 10 percent – depending on how extravagant your lighting display is. How does one decorate and celebrate the holiday with full...
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Eliminating Drafts Around Electrical Outlets
Wind drafts within a home can be more than just a nuisance. It is possible they are signs of air leaks, which can lead to reduced energy efficiency and higher monthly energy costs. Whether you’re feeling the chill or you’re tired of receiving high electricity bills, you should check your electrical outlets and switches for...
How to Properly Clean Your Electronic Devices
Do you spray Windex on everything and rub it down with a paper towel? While this may be okay for countertops, mirrors and if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, cuts and abrasions, it can cause all sorts of damage to your electronic devices. I know what you’re probably thinking, and the answer is...
Energy Saving Tips: 5 Ways to Cut Electricity Costs
Whether you want to slash your energy bill or be more environmentally-friendly, the next five energy saving tips will help #1. Evaluate Your Energy Use: If you want to cut energy costs, you will first need to know how much energy use you’re using, and when you’re using it. Home energy monitoring systems can provide...
This Math Problem Will Change Your Home, Forever; All You Need Is Time, Patience, & a Little Curiosity
It is safe to say that most people own at least one computer. Owning a computer may also mean owning accessories for your personal computer. For example, speakers, an additional monitor, printer, modem, router, keyboard, and mouse. For those who use their computers for picture sharing or school work may also have an external flash...
Vampire Energy
Is electricity being used when items in your home are plugged into an outlet but not on? In order to answer this question about vampire energy, we must first consider a few factors. First thing first, vampire energy is what many refer to as the electricity that is wasted as a result of plugged in...
Let The Temperature Rise This Summer, Not Your Electric Bill!
Every summer, the electric bill begins to rise alongside the rising temperatures outside. One gets hotter while the other burns holes in your pockets, but is there anything you can do about this? Of course, it begins with being aware! By becoming more aware of yourself and your surroundings, you can begin to see the...
Electricity 101: Volts, Amperes & Watts
Everyone uses electricity but most of us don’t know more than that we couldn’t have a refrigerator or a TV without it. Even though all electrical matters and work should be done by a professional electrician, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t know the basics. Here are some common terms and units you will come...
Circuit Breaker: What Is Its Purpose?
When the power suddenly goes out in the house, most people immediately check the circuit breaker. This is a step in the right direction, as all the electricity in the building must go through the circuit breaker, where it is determined if there is a problem in the current, such as being the electric current...
How To Save Money On Your Electric Bill: Home Installations
During the spring and summer your electric bill can go through the roof due to cooling costs. We have come up with some helpful installations that will help you keep your electric bill down so that you can keep your home nice and cool.