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Whether you are monitoring your power usage in order to reduce your carbon footprint, or you just want to lessen your electric bill, your efforts are getting easier each year. That is because you can now monitor actual usage via your smartphone, Wi-Fi equipment, or applications. This puts your energy use in the palm of

You may have read it in the news…Bitcoin uses more electricity than some developed countries such as Switzerland. But how can digital currency require so much energy? And do we have to worry about the carbon footprint of this non-tangible type of money? What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a form of digital currency. Think of

When you have any home repair or home installation project, the ability to DIY the project is a common thought. This is understandable, as it is expensive to hire a professional to do the work. Professionals have to charge extra money because they may have employees and definitely have other business expenses. On top of

If you don’t already have ductwork, installing it through a remodel may not be the best option. There may not be enough space to get proper airflow, or you may have to lower ceilings and have obvious rectangular extrusions from your walls. If you can’t have ductwork, you can’t have central air! The tragedy! Don’t

The world is looking for clean energy solutions, and solar has been one of those solutions since 1973 when the first solar home was created. The last decade has given us many advancements in photovoltaics, and using solar has become commonplace. Now, people can get creative with their solar energy use. It’s not just for

9 Home Electrical Eyesores and How to Fix Them Outdoor Electrical Meter Box The meter box on the side of your house is read once a month by the utility company. It is an eyesore for the rest of the month. At the very least, the metal box should be painted being careful only to

The sun is a sustainable source of power, and solar power technology is progressing rapidly, so it can be harnessed and used more efficiently. Solar panels with large frames and glass panels are still the norm, but the future is already here in the form of solar technologies that are so small that they are

Here are 10 ways to camouflage your television, so it will blend into your decor. Lift Cabinet The new high-tech or smart home does not simply hang a television on the wall, and more often, one will see it disguised in a cabinet with a lift station. These lift stations can be purchased separately and

Move the Plug The first step in making your artwork look professional is to make sure any nearby outlets are placed efficiently. If there is floor lamp lighting, the plug should be close the lamp or even in the flooring. If your artwork requires an outlet or is lit from overhead, the outlet should be

It is rare that you hear of people leaving their houses or car doors unlocked. We just don’t live in a crime-free world that allows us to be secure without locks. However, locks are no longer enough to keep away thieves. The news is constantly bombarding us with stories of package thefts and vandalism, so