Outdoor lighting is a beautiful thing, it can help you to create curb appeal, improve ambiance, and maintain security for your home. To get all the lighting you need, you’ll probably find it frustrating to put in the spider web of wiring to power them all, not to mention the high cost if you want to hire […]
Why are Lithium Ion Batteries Exploding?
If you pay attention to headlines it’s likely that you’ve seen that Li-ion or “lithium” batteries are causing big problems with the Samsung Note 7 phone. The issue has become so serious, that airlines are banning the use of the phone on flights and Samsung has recalled all the Note 7 phones and halted sales […]
Keep Everyone Calm with these 10 Critical Items for your Next Power Outage
Nobody thinks about it, until it happens. Nobody notices how really quiet and dark a house can be, until it has no power. Someone hitting a light pole or the utility company blowing a transformer are mostly minor irritations that cause outages. But what would happen if there were no power for several days, a […]
Battery Dilemma! Why and How to Recycle Them
Battery powered remotes, hair trimmers, toothbrushes, cameras, and all kinds of electronic gadgets contribute to the $45-billion-dollar global battery market. Battery demand for low and medium power electronic devices grows at a rate of six percent or more per year. Massive amounts of resources go into research, design and building different single use and rechargeable […]
Old, broken down Hot Water Heater? Choose wisely.
Once upon a time, there were few choices when it came to replacing an old or broken hot water heater. The decision process had to do only with whether your home was entirely electric or gas powered. Today, though, you have a few different choices when it comes to water heaters. Now, selecting the right […]
WOW! The Benefits of installing Solar Power…
As you drive through your town every day, you probably see more homes then ever with solar power systems. You’re probably curious about solar energy and chances are that you have given some thought to installing a solar power system for your own home. You know you can save energy. But, you’re still not sure […]
Are HE Washing Machines Bogus?
Save time, save money, save energy, save water and still get cleaner clothes? Convince me… In recent years, there have been tremendous improvements in the energy efficiency and effectiveness of products that we use everyday. It’s probably an important topic for you because it helps to improve the environment and it can have a really […]
Make Your Next Salad with LEDs
Who doesn’t like a good salad? Some people like them so much, they actually grow most of the ingredients in their backyard. Unfortunately, this type of gardening just isn’t realistic for the majority of us. However, this could soon be changing. Thanks to innovations with LED technology, your next salad may come from indoors, yet […]
Things to Consider Before You Install Solar Panels
Solar power sounds like a real win-win situation, right? After all, once you’ve made your initial investment in the solar panels you get free or reduced electricity bills every month. In fact, you can even get credits from the electric company, if your home produces an excess of electricity and you export it back into […]
Understanding the Parts of a Solar Panel System
Solar power has emerged as one of the most innovative ways to produce sustainable electricity. Solar panel systems are a popular eco-friendly, green energy alternative to relying on electricity produced by coal, natural gas or petroleum. The price of a solar panel systems’ components have decreased drastically over the past decade, and many government tax […]
