I found a pretty interesting article through Google Reader from Market Watch (The Wall Street Journal Digital Network). They interviewed some rocket scientists regarding whether it is better to drive with you tank full or half empty in order to save gas. It seems like the most common answer is the best thing you...
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 read an article in today’s AZ Republic, Bike map for region unveils access to light-rail service, which indicated that the Maricopa Association of Governments had just updated their bike route map. You can link to it below. It also indicated that printed maps will be available starting in mid to late July by...
I read a pretty good article today with lots of website references for saving money. It is … BROWSING FOR DOLLARS, Cost clipping, How to use the Web to save on grocery bills, dining out and more from the Wall Street Journal Digital Network. I haven’t checked out the sites yet but if I...
Your water bill will tell you how much water you used this past month compared to last year. If there’s a big difference you may have a water leak. I found this informative page on the Chandler, AZ website: How to check for a water leak Finding water leaks can save you water, which...
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...
According to the AZ Republic, the Chandler City Council voted to approve a plan to give Chandler residents a $100 rebate if they purchased a high-efficiency clothes washer after April 1. A mailing in March is to inform residents of the details of the program. Apparently, high-efficiency washers can save an estimated 7,000 gallons...
Did you know that there is a website where you can find low gas prices? It is PhoenixGasPrices.com . Scroll down the left side of the home page and you can do a search by city and type of gas. The prices are reported by members so they don’t include all stations. But, with...
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...
