Shoppers are used to seeing a yellow-and-black label attached to an appliance with the Energy Star logo and information about the machine’s energy usage. When you’re in the market for a new appliance, you should...
Shoppers are used to seeing a yellow-and-black label attached to an appliance with the Energy Star logo and information about the machine’s energy usage. When you’re in the market for a new appliance, you should...
Specific home maintenance checkups should be done annually to troubleshoot potential issues before they become problems. One important area to check is your home’s electrical system. Catching hazards early will not only save you money...
When winter’s chill arrives, you want your home to be cozy and warm. Certain practices around the house can keep you toasty, while others can give you the shivers. Here’s what you need to know...
Lithium batteries are used in many devices: cell phones, laptops, cameras, key remotes, etc. However, they must be handled appropriately to prevent possible fire or explosion. Here’s how to practice safe handling with these batteries. ...
Even if a room in your home lacks access to a ducted air conditioning system, you can still cool it. There are plenty of other options. Here’s a comparison guide to help you choose the...
Rising home expenses make watching your spending vital. One area of expenditure you can control is your electrical use. Tame your monthly electric bill with this guide to the appliances and systems that cost the...
The simple light switch has undergone a transformation over the years. Once a light switch merely turned lights on and off. Today, that simple switch has blossomed into switches that can dim lights, switches you...
You’ve considered upgrading energy systems in your home but wonder whether the monthly energy savings will justify the high up-front investment. After all, it can take months or years to recover your investment through monthly...
Consumers increasingly expect companies to follow environmentally responsible practices in manufacturing and packaging. Most companies strive to attain such standards honestly, but some companies are pretenders. They take advantage of consumers by using misleading statements,...
Switching to smart light bulbs is a great way to add smart technology to your home. What can smart bulbs do that traditional bulbs can’t? Here’s a primer on smart light bulbs. What are smart...
