Every winter, we cringe when the utility bill arrives. We naturally use more electricity and heat when the cold sets in, but there are many bad habits that we carry over from the other seasons that add to the madness. No one is saying that you should be cold during the winter, but your life could [...]
Summer is a fun time. The weather is nice, so naturally, you want to spend time outdoors grilling, entertaining friends, gardening, and enjoying the sunshine. When warm weather arrives, however, people tend to see their monthly bills rise as they consume more energy. To offset the costs of keeping a home in the summertime, here are [...]
When you step into your bathroom to get ready for the day or retire to bed, do you feel that you’re in a space that allows you to properly relieve, groom and just generally take care of yourself? Or, is it that when you step into the shower, the shower head sputters water and the curtain [...]
In recent years, oil monitor technology has improved and expanded, so it’s not just about giving you your oil levels (although that’s still pretty important!). Oil monitors these days can give you lots of other useful information that can help you to keep track of your usage and plan your next delivery. "Once the monitor is [...]
Are you interested in living greener and saving more money? Are you feeling a little overwhelmed about what to do first? Are you not quite sure where to start? Living a little greener doesn't have to be complicated. Help is on the way! Eco-friendly home design ideas and solutions can help you conserve energy, prevent pollution, reduce [...]
Saving money on utilities is great – installing technology in your home that is good for your wallet and good for the environment is even better. There was a time, not too long ago, when there wasn’t much a homeowner could do in the way of reducing their utility bills except of course to refrain from [...]
Guest post by Maria Ramos "On many days, the dampness of the air pervades all life, all living. Matches refuse to strike. The towel, hung to dry, grows wetter by the hour … Envelopes seal themselves. Postage stamps mate with one another as shamelessly as grasshoppers." So said E.B. White of a typical Florida summer [...]
