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 ...
25 Water Conservation Facts
Saving water is a win-win: it’s good for your pocketbook and good for the environment. Here in the U.S., we turn on a faucet and water flows endlessly, so much so that homes have flooded fro...
Moving Tips: Organization for the Frugal Mover
For many of us, summertime is moving time. Whether it is the ease created by the school year being out or slight down periods at work, relocating in the summer can make the process a bit simpl...
What is the Difference Between Energy and Power
As a consumer, you should always look for the best deal on the market. Whether it be for groceries or for electricity, there is always a way to find the best deal and save the maximum amount o...
First Apartment Tips: Renting and Utilities
First Apartment Tips Renting your first apartment can be a fun, exciting rite of passage for many people, but there are a few first apartment tips to keep in mind in order to avoid unexpected...
How To Circulate Warm Air Around Your Home So You Stay Comfortable
Yeah…you could put on 6 layers of clothing and spend your whole day under a blanket just to stay warm and comfortable inside your own home. But, really, who wants to do that? You want to ...
What is a Brownout?
Summer is here, which means powerful thunderstorms resulting in power outages and blackouts. But do you know what a brownout is? Most people do not, and most people do not know how harmful a b...
Transferring Utilities When Moving
The moving process can be stressful for the whole family as everyone gets acclimated to new surroundings and learns how to get around. A critical task that must be completed when moving is to ...
