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These projects and energy saving tips will cut your energy consumption.

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7 Best Eco-Friendly Dishwashers to Save the Environment (and Your Wallet)

The best eco-friendly dishwashers are tough on grease, yet light on energy. Your utility bill and the environment will thank you.

10 Hot Tub Covers to Keep Your Oasis Clean and Safe From the Elements

Keep your spa water hot, clean and safe with a properly fitted hot tub cover.



A Solar Oven is a Novel Way to Cook Using the Sun

Solar ovens are not just for emergencies and power outages. They are the perfect camping companion, a necessity on the...


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8 Small Cabin Ideas for Off-Grid Living

Enjoy modern luxuries while living a more secluded lifestyle with these off-grid small cabin ideas.

Could Peecycling Help Struggling Farmers?

Some say peecycling—saving and donating your urine—could be a solution to the worldwide fertilizer shortage and the global food crisis.


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5 Energy Efficiency Innovations From the 2023 International Builders’ Show

Energy efficiency and sustainability were major themes at IBS 2023. Here are some new construction products that do the job...

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How Much Electricity Does a Space Heater Use?

If you're in the market for a portable electric space heater, remember to consider the operating costs. Here's what you...


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What Is a Rain Chain?

Once you discover the beauty of water flowing down a rain chain, you'll look at your own house to figure...



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When Should You Take Down Your Christmas Lights?

Christmas lights bring joy in December, but irritation by March. How long is too long? What's your cutoff date, and...

The Best Smart Thermostats of 2022

Find the best smart thermostat to control, adjust and monitor the temperature of your home directly from your smartphone or...


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LED Christmas Lights Are Best. Here’s Why.

When it comes to holiday lights, there can be only one choice.


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8 Ways Conserving Hot Water Can Reduce High Utility Bills

From simple changes in habits to water heater upgrades, here's how to save money this winter on your energy and...


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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Close Off Vents to Save Money in the Winter

Want a lower heating bill this winter? You might be tempted to try closing heating vents in unused rooms, but...


How To Buy a Heat Pump in 2023

New energy incentives make this a great time to install or upgrade a heat pump.

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3 Most Eco-Friendly Heating Systems for Your Home

Whether you're replacing your HVAC system or adding more heat in your spare room, here's how to make it ultra...


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A Homeowner’s Guide To Furnaces

Along with the water heater, the furnace is your most important home appliance. Here's a guide to understanding yours and...


What To Know About Cleaning Solar Panels

Solar panels need to be clean to deliver optimal performance, and rain won't do the job. Find out how to...


Babcock Ranch: Is This Small Community Paving the Future of Solar Power in America?

Learn how cutting-edge sustainable architecture and solar technology helped one innovative Florida community weather a major storm.


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How To Install a Solar Power System in a Van Camper

What to expect when outfitting your vehicle with off-grid capabilities, including solar roof panels, a charge controller and a battery...


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Does Bulb Wattage Determine Brightness?

It's a common misconception that a bulb's wattage is the only factor in its brightness. So if you've been buying...


Save Money With These Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Tips

Easy home improvements to cut your energy bills, and new financial incentives that could help put them within reach.


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How to Get Tax Credits and Rebates to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

How to finesse your home's energy efficiency by using the new rebates and tax incentives for HVAC, solar and more.


6 Best Solar Batteries

Solar panels convert sunlight to electricity, and batteries store it. Solar battery technology is still evolving, but here's what's available...

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The Best Firewood Racks to Hold, Store and Neatly Stack Wood in 2023

Keep your wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for your next gathering around the fire pit or fireplace...


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Which Household Appliances Are Running Up Your Electric Bill?

Hitting the power button doesn't always mean an appliance is completely off. Appliances drain electricity in standby mode and the...


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What To Know About Solar Batteries

Solar battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here's what makes a battery a solar battery.


What to Know About Replacing Gas Appliances in Your Home

From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...


How to Install An Off-Grid Solar Power System

Run power where you need it.

 


Solar Power Leads Latest Federal Push for Clean Energy

The president and his administration are looking to get clean energy initiatives back on track in the U.S. Here's how.