I was going through some old things I’d saved from my youth this past weekend and found some interesting things. Some things I have no idea why I saved them and others were still meaningful. One of the things I found was a page of Jan. 23, 1975 Des Moines Tribune that my aunt...
The US Department of Energy and the EPA have a pretty informative site on fuel economy, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/. You can compare cars side by side for mpg (miles per gallon), safety, greenhouse gas emissions, and more. There is information on hybrid vehicles and tax rebates offered, finding the lowest gas prices, how to drive more...
I recently learned about PATH, Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing , which is coordinated by HUD. Their purpose is “dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America’s housing”. There is lots of information available on their site including:...
Want to save money on your electricity? Want to buy less light bulbs? Many of us have switched to CFL’s or compact Fluorescent light bulbs. Our local electric company is even giving us a discount of buying CFL’s. But, before you buy them, you should read about CFL’s and their proper disposal. Yes, if...
I bet your hot water heater has this dial too. It not only regulates the temperature of the water as you use it daily, but it can go on vacation too. Why heat water all week long while you are in Maui. Or Des Moines, wherever vacation takes you. Set your water heater to...
We are always looking for ways to reduce our energy bill. This time of year in Arizona it is not too bad; but, in the summer the air-conditioning bills can get pretty high. Energy Star offers a Home Advisor on its website, just click the link below. You answer just a few questions and...
