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By brooke, September 10, 2010, Be Green & Save, Energy Efficiency, Gadgets & Technology
As you may have noticed, going green sometimes means spending more green. However, sometimes (depending on the item) it can help you save money down the road. Here are some cool, eco-friendly products that are good for the environment and on yo [...]
By energy_linguist, July 21, 2010, Energy Efficiency
It's hot. In other news, the world is indeed round and the ocean actually made of water. Look, when it comes to beating the intense summer heat, let's face it. Most of us, to a certain degree, try to be frugal with our AC usage and a bit more energ [...]
Energy Efficiency, Home Services»
By eliza, July 12, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Home Services
If you’re looking into buying that new cover-up or bathing suit you just love, save on electricity and then use that money for your new suit! There are a few things that are important to keep in mind to be electricity wise during the summer. If y [...]
Energy Efficiency, Gadgets & Technology»
By vernon, June 25, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Gadgets & Technology
Apart from moisture, the biggest common enemy of any electronic gear you have is heat. There are two main culprits: dust and air-circulation. Now, many people think that since many consumer electronics have fans in them (such as computers, ga [...]
By vernon, June 11, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Groceries
Years ago, my wife and I used to breed American Eskimos (a.k.a Spitz). So, up to three times a year, our house would be filled with cute, little, white fur-balls scampering all around the the house. They'd get into waste baskets, chew on everything, [...]
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By eliza, April 28, 2010, Energy Efficiency, Home Services
One thing I truly miss from my mom’s house is a ceiling fan. My new apartment does not that the capability for that, but how I wish it did. Not only does the ceiling fan help circulate the air in the room but it also avoids one from having to turn [...]
By julianne, February 2, 2010, Energy Efficiency
If you live in Houston, chances are you drive everywhere around the city. I commute at least five days a week; coming into the city from the suburbs; going to school, work, and out for fun. I can easily use up a full tank of gas within those five d [...]
