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Cleaning Up After Your Home Floods Posted on August 29, 2018 by Audry Black A flood can be devastating for your home, property, and especially your emotional and mental well-being—but all is not lost. Take the proper steps to minimize lasting damage, maximize your insurance opportunities, and get your home …

Energy Saving Tips for College Students Posted on August 23, 2018 by Audry Black Your study time, focus, and especially money are in short supply when you’re at college, so it’s essential to make the most of every minute and every dollar at disposal as economically as possible. In the …

How to Get Rid of Your e-Waste Posted on August 21, 2018 by Audry Black We tend to go through electronics fairly quickly. These electronics are made of valuable resources and materials such as metals, plastic, and glass, which all take a lot of energy to mine and manufacture. Many …

Energy Goes Smart: How Smart Meters Are Changing the Energy Industry Posted on August 17, 2018 by Audry Black These new meters have taken the industry by storm—and for good reason. By using more advanced technology, these meters take a lot of the mystery out of energy usage for consumers …

How to Stay Cool When The AC Goes Out Posted on August 15, 2018 by Audry Black When the AC goes out, it’s usually at the worst of times, leaving us scrambling for alternative forms of relief. Luckily, you do have a couple options while you’re waiting for repairs. Take …

Changing and Maintaining Your Home HVAC Filter Posted on August 9, 2018 by Audry Black Air filters may just seem like little boxes of cardboard with coffee filter-like material inside them, but they actually play a large role in the indoor air quality of your home. Without them, airborne debris …

Are Smart Thermostats Worth It? Posted on August 7, 2018 by Audry Black With the summer heat peaking right now, everyone is looking for creative ways to stay cool without breaking the bank. There are many ways to reduce your energy usage, even when it feels like heat is radiating …

Reduce Your Electricity Bill by Adjusting Home Activities Posted on August 3, 2018 by Audry Black With the cost of education, housing, childcare, and travel steadily increasing, we’re all left trying to keep up with these rising expenses by looking for ways to cut costs. Finding untapped opportunities to save …

10 Affordable Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home for $50 or Less Posted on August 1, 2018 by Audry Black “Work smarter, not harder.” We’ve all heard the phrase before, but likely not in regards to your home’s energy consumption. What is energy efficiency? It’s is your home’s version …

How to Prepare for a Power Outage Posted on July 27, 2018 by adam Palmer Losing power at home—even if it’s just for a few minutes—is inconvenient at best, but it can quickly become dangerous even under everyday circumstances. Your local utility company works hard to keep their customers safe …