People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of "hypermiler". They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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Secrets to the High Price of Summer Gas
Have you noticed that the cost of filling your vehicle's tank goes up significantly once the weather gets warmer? Gasoline actually costs more in the summer than it does in the winter season, for a number of different reasons. As the weather warms up … [Continue Reading...]
Give your Old Cell Phone a Reason to Live!
Cell phones are now our constant companions, but there comes a time when we have to say goodbye. ...You're not fast enough, your camera doesn't cut it, you're too small and you're just not cool. When saying goodbye to an old friend who has been with … [Continue Reading...]
What’s the smallest size house or apartment that you could live in?
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Sit Back, Relax and Save on Energy the Easy Way
Easy Way to Slash Your Energy Bills What would it take to cut your energy bills in just a few easy minutes?... At one time, your local energy utility company had a monopoly on the electric and/or natural gas service that they provided. The … [Continue Reading...]
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 … [Continue Reading...]
Insteon LED Light Bulb: The Smartest Bulb in the World!
Home automation is rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction to reality. Imagine arriving home in the evening and with a tap on a smartphone your entryway is instantly lit, before you step our of your car. Insteon, a leader in the home … [Continue Reading...]
Belkin’s WeMo Home Automation Switch: Are we Lighting the Whole Neighborhood?
Belkin's WeMo Home Automation Switch + Motion Sensor Kit is an innovative new development in the world of home energy automation and control. This kit virtually eliminates any need to flip switches or press buttons to turn appliances or lighting on … [Continue Reading...]
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 … [Continue Reading...]
Mr. Beams Motion Sensing Stick Anywhere LED Review: Best little night light we’ve ever seen
Imagine a light that does not need to be plugged into a wall outlet, only goes on when you need it and has an extremely long lasting battery life because it's lit by super energy efficient LED bulbs. Well, nights of stubbing your toes on the bedpost … [Continue Reading...]
Are you Crazy to want a Battery Backup system for your Solar Panels?
Besides the energy savings, one of the biggest benefits for photovoltaic solar panels is the fact that they often create more energy than your home uses, especially during the day when you’re not home. However, selling electricity to the power … [Continue Reading...]
Fuel Neighbor Envy with Stunning LED Light Strips
LEDs have truly revolutionized the way we use light. Light emitting diodes don’t just look better, they also provide durable, long-lasting, versatile, energy saving light. If you’re in the market to add some brilliant indoor or outdoor lighting … [Continue Reading...]
4 More Creative Ways to Save on Gas
With high gas prices across the country, we're all looking for ways to save money on our gas. If you're not happy with your bill at the pump, here are 4 creative ways to cut down on the amount of money you have to dish out on gas. Buy a New(er) … [Continue Reading...]
