homeowner tips: Save Money and the Environment by Conserving Electricity
- 07/21/10 07:31 AM
You can save money and the environment by conserving electricity. Here are four easy ways to start conserving electricity and saving yourself money today: Don't just turn off; unplug. Just because an appliance or device is turned off, doesn't mean it isn't using electricity. Devices that are plugged into an electrical outlet are responsible for approximately 5-10% of your monthly electrical usage. When you are not using your hair dryer, toaster, cell phone charger, etc., turn them off and then unplug them until you use them again. Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs. Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) lasts 10 times as long as … (3 comments)
homeowner tips: Get Ready for the Cold in Hammond
- 01/06/10 03:10 AM
With the temperatures dropping, it is time to get ready for the cold in Hammond. This means protecting your pipes, pets and and plants. Wrap your pipes up so that the cold temperatures don't freeze them, possibly making them burst. Make sure your pets have adequate shelter against the cold temps and plenty of fresh water. You will need to cover any cold-sensitive plants and give them plenty of water. In addition to your pipes, pets and plants, check in on your elderly friends or relatives to make sure they have an adequate heat source. Many of our senior citizens tend to … (0 comments)
You can save money and the environment by conserving electricity. Here are four easy ways to start conserving electricity and saving yourself money today:
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