Home Energy Savings

Home is where the heart is; it’s also where home energy savings start. We’ve got home energy savings tips on everything from attic insulation and discovering air leaks to how to best run your appliances. Check out our 31 Days of Energy Savings guide to get started. Follow our appliance energy efficiency comparison series, including posts on gas vs. electric dryers and microwaves vs. toaster ovens vs. ovens.

What is a smart sprinkler?

What Is a Smart Sprinkler?

What is a smart sprinkler and how do smart sprinklers work? Here is where you can find all the details on keeping your garden lush without it being a time-consuming chore.

How much does it cost to run an air conditioner?

How Much Does It Cost to Run an Air Conditioner?

When answering the question of how expensive air conditioning is, you will want to consider the value of the benefits you get, the cost of the unit or system you buy, and lastly, the cost of electricity to run an air conditioner. The benefits of an air conditioner go beyond comfortably cool air in your

What are the different types of thermostats?

Thermostat Types Explained

Thermostats control the temperature in your house. But is it really that simple?

How to insulate windows to keep heat out.

How to Insulate Windows to Keep Heat Out

Windows are the key to an efficiently insulated home. Insulating them well this summer will keep the burning rays of the sun from turning your home into an oven.

How often to change home air filter?

How Often Should You Change Your Home Air Filter and Why?

You may have heard you should regularly switch out your home’s air filter, but perhaps you ask yourself, “Why is it important to change the air filter?” From extending the life of your system and preventing breakdowns to having healthier air in your home to potentially saving money and the environment, the reasons for regularly

What is the recommended temperature for an empty house

Recommended Temperature for an Empty House in Summer & Winter

You might be leaving home for a vacation. Or perhaps you are a snowbird, leaving your house vacant for the months of winter and your place in the sun empty over the summer.

What is a smart display?

What Is a Smart Display?

With so many screens vying for your attention, you might wonder: What is a smart display? Is a smart display different from a tablet?

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How to choose solar lights.

How to Choose Solar Lights for Your Home

With so many options, knowing how to choose solar lights can be a challenge. Here is some advice that will help you make the best selections for your home.

What is a smart garage door opener?

What Is a Smart Garage Door Opener?

Wondering how to choose a smart garage door opener? And what is the answer to the question, are smart garage door openers worth it?

Does VR use a lot of energy?

Does VR Use a Lot of Energy?

VR or virtual reality technology is growing in popularity. If you are thinking about buying, you might wonder about VR power consumption.

what to do if your house is hot upstairs and cold downstairs

What to Do if Your House Is Hot Upstairs and Cold Downstairs

Have you ever wondered why your house is hot upstairs and cold downstairs? One reason is because hot air rises and cold air sinks, so it’s natural that your upstairs rooms are warmer than the ones downstairs.

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