Save On Your Utility Bill With Home Appliances Follow these tips and tricks to cut down on the amount of water and energy you use in your home. By taking these steps, you can save you money on your next bill, as well as help keep the Earth green. Washing Machine Washing machines use a [...]
Quality vs. Price – “You Get What You Pay For”
“You Get What You Pay For” Everyone understands the relationship between quality and price to a certain degree. If you were in search for a hospital, and you stumbled upon a shack with a great big sign in the window that says, “DISCOUNT SURGERY ONLY $50!” you would probably turn around and drive as far [...]
Searching for “The One” – Choosing the RIGHT Contractor
Searching for “The One” Choosing the RIGHT Contractor When it comes to getting work done around the home, such as plumbing, water heater repair, or air conditioning installation, it’s important that you hire a reputable and trustworthy contractor – one that is professional, knowledgeable, considerate, and reputable. Here are some guidelines for what to look [...]
9 Simple Things You Can do to Combat “Local Warming”
Okay, so maybe global warming hasn’t impacted you much yet. But what about “local warming?” Here are 9 things you can do to keep cool, while saving a little money, in the dog days of summer. (You may already be doing many of these, but a little reminder doesn’t hurt.) Turn off the lights when [...]
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint One Degree at a Time
If you have central air conditioning, you’ve probably experienced your own version of the “energy crisis.” It goes something like this: If you keep the temperature nice and cool in your home, you fear that your energy bill could rival your mortgage payment! But if you try to save money by turning the thermostat up, you end [...]
