The average home in the United States uses a lot of energy (10,972 kWh per year on average, to be exact). As a result, American homeowners spend $1,411 on energy and emit about five tons of carbon every year. Anyone who cares about saving money or cutting their carbon footprint would be smart to look for [...]
Is your wallet feeling a little lighter these days? The cost of energy might be to blame — increased gas and electricity prices are burning a hole in pockets everywhere. Last year, electricity costs rose faster than they have since 2008. Costs per kilowatt-hour jumped 4.3 percent from 2020. And that doesn’t even begin to cover prices [...]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And with a little planning and creativity, you can make it a wonderful time of year for our planet, too. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your shopping list (or for yourself — we won’t tell). For the techie What do you [...]
The winter season is upon us, which means colder temperatures and higher power bills. While you may rely on heavy jackets, hats, and gloves to avoid the freezing cold outside, that’s not always the most comfortable way to live indoors. So, what can you do to keep the mittens off, and your home warm without raising [...]
Many of the products used every day have come from recycled products. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that recycling facilities processed over 89 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2014, which accounted for about 35 percent of all waste generated. Here are some examples of what discarded items may become. Plastics In the U.S., [...]
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the age-old tradition of gift-giving. If the mere thought of giving someone a gift produces cold sweats and a feeling of dread, you’re not alone. What is meant to be a joyous tradition can feel like an expectations game with rules that nobody let you [...]
Most of us want to live in a home that feels neat and tidy, but it can be hard to know where to start once the mess has gotten away from you. Suddenly, you may notice your space is cluttered and disorganized, filled with dishes and dust and laundry—oh my. Maintaining a clean and tidy home doesn't only improve the aesthetic [...]
One appliance that many households cannot do without is a garbage disposal, but without the proper maintenance, this appliance can quickly breakdown or become clogged with fat, bones, or fibrous foods that shouldn't be put into a disposal. A garbage disposal is designed to help cut up, mulch, and otherwise breakdown soft food waste so that it [...]
Confronted with the prospect of a toweringly expensive full-scale kitchen remodel project, many homeowners start wondering if it's even possible to pare down costs. Yes, you can refresh your kitchen space for a much lower budget than you might expect. You can do so by employing simple methods that have worked for homeowners for years. Retain the Kitchen [...]
Owning a home can come with a lot more responsibility than renting. Instead of being able to call a landlord to handle issues around the house, it's up to you to fix them—and depending what the issue is, it can be costly. But learning a few useful tips and tricks yourself cannot just help you save money and time—it [...]
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