The Essential Guide for Kitchen Energy Savings
The kitchen is full of energy-hungry appliances, many of which could quickly add up and result in larger energy bills. Learn how to save and conserve energy in the kitchen with these 5 tips.
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The Essential Guide For Living Room Energy Savings
With the rising temperatures comes the inevitable rise in energy bills. To keep your home as energy efficient as possible, we’ll be going room by room explaining just how you can save money while keeping your home cool.
Starting with the living room, there are a few simple steps you can take to bring energy savings and make it as energy efficient as possible.
DetailsBrownout vs. Blackout
Utility companies are always check how much power Americans use. If the demand for energy is high, the company may have to resort to blackouts or brownouts to save electricity.
Both are harmful and beneficial in their own ways. Here are the differences.
DetailsWhat Are Rolling Blackouts?
Rolling blackouts occur when delivery of electricity from a large power source is intermittently stopped in varying places across a wide area. Rolling blackouts usually occur in tandem with natural disasters or energy crises.
DetailsLumens vs Watts
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life There was a time when buying light bulbs used to be a much easier task than it is today. Then along came LED, CFL, and light bulbs bent on reducing energy. With this, the good old incandescent started losing their place on our bulb holders. Gone are…
DetailsBest Electric Cars of 2015
Electric cars are on their way to surpassing your fuel guzzler this year. Check out the latest line-up of electric cars paving the way for 2015. From best-value to the best sports car, electric vehicles are now available for every driver.
DetailsKnowing When To Hire An Electrical Contractor
Electrical contractors are a crucial element to any new build of commercial or residential premises. They can also be incredibly helpful when looking to renovate an existing building, where your expertise is not that skilled. You may feel that you are capable of performing smaller tasks, but where electrics are concerned it is far better…
DetailsHow Much Electricity Do We Really Use?
How much electricity is your household using? Chances are, you skim over your electric bill each month and if the price doesn’t seem out of the ordinary, you move on. This is what most of us do. It’s become the norm. But have you ever thought about what electrical usage and energy bills are like…
DetailsThe Importance of Smoke Alarms
Your smoke detector is arguably the most essential safety fixture in your home. However, a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report found that at least 5 million homes in the U.S. still don’t have smoke alarms. According to the NFPA, having a working smoke alarm cuts one’s chances of dying in a reported fire in…
DetailsWhy Are My Lights Flickering?
Flickering lights do not always signify a serious issue with your electrical system. What’s more important to note is which lights flicker and how. This is a relatively common issue that can have a variety of explanations. To get a better idea of how to address your flickering lights, tailor your solution to the specific…
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