What Uses The Most Electricity In Your Home?
Around most households, the hum and buzz of appliances running is a familiar sound. They aid in our everyday tasks but their use comes at a cost as the frequency and duration of their operatio...
How to Dispose of Light Bulbs
With a variety of light bulbs available for use in your home, it can be confusing to know how to dispose of them when they die. Different type of light bulbs require different methods of dispo...
How to Lower Your Electric Bill
If you are like everyone else these days, you’re trying to come up with ways to lower your electric bill. And although there are some areas that have been subject to slightly warmer winters ...
Gas vs. Electricity: Which is Cheaper for Your Home?
Choosing between gas and electricity to heat your home can be a confusing decision. Read more to find out the pros and cons to each when making the decision for your home. As you head into the...
How Does Prepaid Electricity Work?
Prepaid Electricity is an electric plan that allows customers to control electricity use by paying before using electricity. Prepaid electricity plans are available in states like Texas and Ma...
Average Electric Bills for Apartments
For those looking for a place of their own at a price they can afford, apartments provide a means of living comfortably on a budget. Often the actual expenses are broken down into different wa...
7 Cheap Ways to Heat Your Pool
Arguably the best part about summer is jumping in a pool on a hot day. There is no better feeling than swimming around, escaping the heat. But now that it is September, the heat is (slightly) ...
The Best House Temperature for Pets
All pet owners would agree - pets are family. And you want to make sure your family is always comfortable in your own home. But how do you know if your pet is comfortable? Have you ever though...
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
Energy is so vital to running a household, between providing light, cool and warm air, preserving food at the right temperature, and giving the ability to cook and do laundry. Because of this,...
How to Switch Electric Companies
Electricity is one of the most important and expensive home necessities. While it may seem like an uncontrollable fixed monthly expense, those who live in a state with a deregulated energy mar...
How to Split Utility Bills with Roommates
Roommates can be a blessing and a curse. Although roommates can help you with bills and the overall cost of living, they can also bring about some problems. Almost all the problems between roo...
How to Save Money on Back to School Shopping
Back to school can be an expensive time of year. From pencils and pens to new backpacks to new sneakers, the necessary purchases can add up fast! A 10-pack of pencils might not seem like a big...
How to Lower Humidity in House
Yes, higher humidity does decrease your energy efficiency. It makes the air inside your home warmer, and your HVAC is going to have to cool it down. Now, moisture can be very tricky. If a c...
Understanding Electricity Plans: Fixed, Variable & Indexed
Fixed Rate? Variable? Indexed? With so many options for electricity plans in a deregulated market, how can you know what to choose? In this case, knowledge is power. The more you know about ea...
Complete Guide to Vampire Power
Whether the electricity bill is unpredictable from month to month or it’s consistently higher than you would like, vampire power may be the culprit. Learn how to identify and manage vampire ...
