How Much Energy Does a Mini Fridge Use?
How Much Energy Does a Mini Fridge Use?
When you only need a little bit of food cooling capacity — or when you only have a little space — a mini fridge can be a perfect fit. But …
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Understanding Your First Choice Power Bill Terms
Understanding Your First Choice Power Bill Terms
While few people have ever read the iTunes User Agreement from start to finish, many of us regularly scour through our electricity bill each month with the finest of fine-toothed …
How Much Energy Do Your Computer and Router Use?
How Much Energy Do Your Computer and Router Use?
Saving energy (and money) is always easier when you know how much you’re using. But because many of the convenient smaller appliances we use seem to draw little amounts of …
How Much Energy Does a Microwave Use?
How Much Energy Does a Microwave Use?
Saving energy (and money) is always easier when you know how much you’re using. But because many of the convenient smaller appliances we use seem to draw small amounts of …
Smart Plugs and Outlets: How to Use Them and Choose the Right One for Your Home
Smart Plugs and Outlets: How to Use Them and Choose the Right One for Your Home
The wall outlets in your home are some of the simplest yet most frequently used components of your electrical system. To get futuristic smart home features out of these old, …
How Much Energy do Your Household Items Use? [Infographic]
How Much Energy do Your Household Items Use? [Infographic]
Saving energy (and money) is always easier when you know how much you’re using. But because many of the convenient smaller appliances we use seem to draw small amounts of …
How Much Energy Does My Phone Charger Use?
How Much Energy Does My Phone Charger Use?
Saving energy (and money) is always easier when you know how much you’re using. But because many of the convenient smaller appliances we use seem to draw little amounts of …
How to Prepare Your Apartment Before Your Holiday Vacation
How to Prepare Your Apartment Before Your Holiday Vacation
There’s no place like home for the holidays, but when “home” is hundreds of miles from your apartment, that means locking up your second home for at least a few …
How to Build an Energy-Efficient Home on a Budget
How to Build an Energy-Efficient Home on a Budget
Even if you leave the actual designing and building up to the professionals, building a home from scratch is a huge undertaking for future homeowners. There are hundreds of individual …
How to Stay Warm Without Turning Up the Heater
How to Stay Warm Without Turning Up the Heater
There’s nothing quite like retreating to your warm, cozy home on a cold fall or winter day. But making your home that welcoming can really cost you when the mercury …