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October 4, 2009
The average American homeowner spends over $1000 a year to heat and cool their homes. And that doesn't include the cost for repairs and new appliances. So when the system breaks...
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October 4, 2009
After the third cold shower of the week, it's clear that the water heater needs attention. How do you know if you should pay a repairman to patch up the problem or if it's time...
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September 30, 2009
An air conditioner is the kind of thing that you don’t get around to purchasing until you really need it. But the wrong model could end up costing you too much in energy bills...
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September 30, 2009
It’s embarrassing to consider how much gas we generate. Our cars, homes and lawnmowers spew out heat-trapping gases on a daily basis. But since carbon dioxide (CO2) is invisible,...
September 28, 2009
Looking for reasons beyond energy conservation and lower utility bills to make your home more efficient? Look no farther than line 46 of your income tax form.
June 25, 2009
When the conversation turns to cap and trade, is your first thought “Oh, that will never work, it’s too complicated"? True, the concept can be harder to get one’s arms around...
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January 14, 2009
Compact fluorescent light bulbs aren't the only option for conscientious, energy-efficient lighting. Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are small and incredibly durable. They last...
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November 8, 2007
Photo credit: Hawaii/Flickr The refrigerator is often the most power hungry appliance in many homes, accounting for 10 to 15 percent of the average home energy bill each...
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October 12, 2009
CFLs or incandescents? There’s really no debating which will save you money, energy and the planet. Compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) uses 75 percent less energy than their...
October 15, 2009
More elegant than air conditioners, ceiling fans are finding their way back into rooms as a cost-effective way to cool. Heating and cooling are responsible for 40 percent of all...
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October 5, 2009
Working with electricity is daunting at first. It's easy to think, "I have no idea how this works, and I'll probably get shocked." And nobody with an ounce of common sense would...
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January 9, 2009
Take a look at your windows rather than out them if you want to save energy at home. Approximately one-third of a home's total heat loss usually occurs through windows and doors....
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November 6, 2008
  As the temperature drops, it's time to prepare for winter heating bills. Heating is a whopping 28 percent of the average home's energy use. Before you turn up the...
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