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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4 Ways to Keep a Cool Home in a Hot Summer
The spring and summer months are truly lovely in most areas of the country. The warm weather brings lush, green landscapes along with bright, blue skies and plenty of opportunities to enjoy time outdoors. While there is much to love about the warmer … [Continue Reading...]
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 … [Continue Reading...]
Which Grow Light is Best?: Bulb or Panel LEDs
Light Emitting Diodes(LEDs) have changed the lighting industry because of the big energy savings they offer to home and business owners. Now, they're doing the same for people interested in growing their own gardens, indoors! Their energy … [Continue Reading...]
Dream of building a Tiny House? – You’ll need a plan…
If you want to fulfill your tiny house dream by building a home with your own hands, then you’re going to need a great plan. When you’re possibly creating a whole house that's the size of a typical bedroom, you don’t have much wiggle room for wasted … [Continue Reading...]
Is the Bloom Box our solution to Energy Independence?
We've often heard of green energy technologies such as solar, wind power and geothermal as being the answer for our energy independence for the future. Technology has brought us even further in revolutionizing how energy is generated for homes and … [Continue Reading...]
Could we use Old Cell Phones to Power our Homes…our Cars?
Billions of cell phones have been produced in the last few decades. When we purchase a new phone, most of use don't trade-in the old one or sell it to a place like Gazelle. Sure, a small fraction of those old phones are recycled. All of their tiny … [Continue Reading...]
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 … [Continue Reading...]
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Know How to Get the Most Cash for Your Old Smartphone
I'm sure you're like most cell phone owners, you try to find a balance between upgrading and holding on to your "old" device. But, there is also the appeal and pull of upgrading to the latest and greatest tech devices, too. With the release of … [Continue Reading...]
How to Guide: Choosing the right Solar Company
Installing solar panels for your home or business is a smart move. Selecting the right solar panel installation company will ensure that your system is providing you with the maximum amount of energy efficiency and reliability. There are several … [Continue Reading...]
Conservation Mart Product Review: Value Water Conservation Kit
Responsible energy and water conservation makes sense for our world. If each of us practices using water resources more wisely, we can live a more eco friendly lifestyle by saving water, with the added bonus of saving lots of money too. A few easy … [Continue Reading...]
