heat: Beating The Heat! - 06/29/12 04:34 AM
Today is an absolute scorcher in Charlotte, with dangerously high temperatures. First I would like to stress my concern that you refrain from running outside without water and be safe by treating your body right instead of pushing it to its breaking point. Secondly many people need to get past these boiling, thermostat bursting temperatures with out bursting their home cooling bill. Here are a few tips that will help you stay cool this summer!
-Set the thermostat higher when you leave the house. There's no point in setting your thermostat to 70 degrees while your at work, so set it … (1 comments)

heat: Withering Plants Due To The Heat? - 06/25/12 01:06 AM
Many people love gardening not only as a hobby but a way to stay away from the pesticide ridden greens at the grocery store. Seeing how Charlotte is going to be in the high 90's and low 100's this Summer you need to definitely need to make sure you take proper care of your own Garden of Eden. You have to know that each plant requires different care and you should make sure you dont plant one in too much shade, water too often, etc.
Garden
-For most vegetables and other garden plants you should water each regularly and make sure … (1 comments)

heat: Charlottes Getting Hot! - 06/20/12 04:27 AM
With Summer right around the corner, temperatures in Charlotte and everywhere else are rising! You don't want to run the electic bill through the roof, but you also don't want to burn up in your house! Energy Star houses are always a huge plus because they use less energy meaning your bill wont break your wallet! Here are some other tips to beat the summer heat and help you save money!
-Set up sun blockers at your windows
-Turn off electronics when you're done with them (desktops, laptops, TVs, etc.)
-Of course stay hydrated
-Hand dry your dishes
-Hang your laundry … (0 comments)