Most people don’t think of winter as a time to tackle home improvements, but studies shows that building materials and home improvement tools are about 50% cheaper from November to March! Sure, there are some projects that may need to wait for spring, but not many…particularly those inside of the house. Besides, many people decide […]
Ahh, the holidays. Twinkling Christmas lights, evenings by the fire, snowflakes falling and turning the world into a winter wonderland. It’s happy and cozy and lots of fun – particularly if it’s your first winter in a new home – and then one day you open your electric bill. You get the shock of your […]
There is nothing better than the scent of a freshly laundered sheets, or toweling off with a clean, heavenly smelling bath towel after a long day. We all live in dread of towels that sour in the wash, clothes that come out dull and dingy, stains that won’t disappear, and bright colors that lose their […]
It’s summertime, and chances are you’re grilling out a bunch! Grilled food is easy, delicious, and we associate it with warm evenings and good times with family and friends. Chances are, however, you’re not cleaning your grill as thoroughly or as often as you should. This is not usually a huge health issue because of […]
You’re never going to appeal to everyone’s primary interest, but some studies suggest that millennial buyers are most interested in a kitchen. It makes sense – the generation that now holds major buying power is collectively a generation that is interested in health, green initiatives, and they work long hours, so ease and convenience is […]
Electricity is a commodity, and it’s getting more expensive as time goes on. Many people are shocked to open their electric bill and wonder what makes their bill so high. You may wonder if small changes in your usage habits make a difference, and if so, what they are. While there are some things you […]
Millennials are the largest generation in history. It’s time to take them seriously. They are about 90 million members strong. Though they are coined “entitled” on a daily basis, their homebuying trends say something much different about this self-confident, educated, social and technological generation. They are actually quite frugal as homebuyers. They are far more […]
Even though appliances have become more energy efficient in recent years, three appliances still hog the bulk of our electric usage. These appliances lead to higher electric bills. And there are ways to minimize their energy use too. Three of the biggest energy-hogging appliances in virtually all household include the refrigerator, the water heater, and […]
Newer freezers don’t need to be defrosted, as they self-defrost, but older freezers may need to be defrosted, not only to make space for actual food, but for them to operate efficiently and decrease energy usage. You will need a safe place to store the frozen items, such as another freezer, or you can […]
Owning a home is expensive, and most people are concerned about the amount of electricity they use, whether it is because of financial reasons, concerns about the environment, or both. Fortunately, with a little foresight and extra care, it’s easy to reduce your electrical expenditure. Of course, energy efficient appliances are ideal and typically pay […]