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13 Winter Energy Saving Tips
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Your heating and cooling system is the biggest energy hog in your home, accounting for almost half your total energy costs.[1] The money you spend on utilities rises dramatically in the summer and winter months when temperature control sees the highest use. Winter can be especially problematic, as heating costs are a matter of survival.…
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Green Living: How to Make Your Home More Eco-friendly
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Mankindโs increased emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide cause global temperatures to increase, oceans to warm, ice sheets to shrink, glaciers to retreat, sea levels to rise, ocean acidification, and an strengthens extreme natural disasters.[1] The rise of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is due to the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.[2]…
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Going Smart at Home: Which Devices Are Essential?
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The smart home of your dreams is finally within reach. In most cases, you can control everything right from the smartphone youโre reading from right now. Smart home technology transforms how we live, offers increased security and peace of mind, and can even help you reduce your energy consumption. But this new home technology really…
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Do I Need a Smart Lock for My Home?
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Whether itโs twenty yards down the road, or twenty days into your round-the-world trip, weโve all been struck by that familiar pang of anxiety and sudden adrenaline surge. Somethingโs wrong, but what is it? Did I turn off the gas? Did I leave the iron on? Noโdid I lock the front door? You scan your…
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Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy: Safety, Cost, & Efficiency
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What Is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is derived from the energy in the core of an atom. Power plants use the process of nuclear fissionโthe splitting of the atomโto create energy. Some nuclear power plants use uranium atoms. These are split when hit by a neutron, releasing heat and radiation. This atomic collision also releases…
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What Is Solar Energy?
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Quick Summary: Solar energy is a renewable resource that lowers electricity bills and reduces carbon emissions but requires an initial investment and faces limitations like nighttime operation and geographic variability. The use of solar energy as a power source is more prevalent than ever, but it is still often misunderstood. Here, we provide some solar…
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What Is a Smart Doorbell Camera?
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Smart home security is a natural outgrowth of the move toward greater connectivity with your home and the Wi-Fi enabled devices and technology you use to make your life easier. Smart doorbell cameras arenโt as common as digital assistants like Amazonโs Alexa or Google Home just yet, but theyโve finally caught up in terms of…
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7 Ways to Reduce Single Use Plastics in the Kitchen
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Facts About Single Use Plastics Nature is a beautiful thing, but unfortunately, itโs been and is still being polluted by millions of tonsย of plastic waste. Consider your local parks, they’re managed and often man-made by park staff, but they’re often littered with refuse. The once classic walk in the park is no longer a calming…
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6 Things to Know Before Getting an Electric Car
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If youโve been thinking about making the switch from gasoline-powered vehicles to battery-powered, electric vehicles, you may have a lot of questions on your mind. How does it work? Where can I charge it? How often do I charge it? Is it even worth buying? Just like buying any vehicle, purchasing your first electric car…
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How Meal Prepping Saves you Time, Money, and Energy
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Itโs hard to keep up with the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, while also maintaining a healthy diet. The last thing you want to do when you come home from a long day at the office or class is making and cleaning up a big mess in the kitchen for a single meal. Meal…
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