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Steps to follow when installing CFLs in your home so as not to create a fire hazard

08th October 2009
Most potential over heating associated with CFL lamps is a result of defective products or CFL lamps that have been installed improperly. The best way to assure that you are buying CFL lamps that meet the highest standard is to purchase lamps that have be... Read >
Author: CA

Top Ten Energy Saving Guarantees

29th September 2009
There is a lot of talk about going green, saving energy and being environmentally friendly -- reducing carbon footprints and such, but what really works? Really - what energy saving tips or ideas for going green work? Which energy conservation ideas work ... Read >
Author: David Nelmes

Nebraska’s Heisman hero

23rd September 2009
Like many Heisman Trophy winners before him, Eric Crouch has found out stardom in the college ranks is not a guaranteed ticket to pro football fame and fortune. Crouch, out of Nebraska, was voted the most outstanding college player in 2001. The Cornhus... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

The Energy Efficient Way to Light up Your Life

22nd September 2009
Although many Americans are starting to show greater concern for the environment and "going green" has become the "in" thing to do, the greatest motivation for change is still the effect it has on their pocketbook. That is why switching to energy efficie... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp

Compare CFLs and Incandescent Light Bulbs using Smart Meters

22nd September 2009
With the European Commission banning 100-watt incandescent filament bulbs, the phase out over the next three years should see an uptake in more energy efficient light bulbs which will help reduce the carbon footprint of the EU. Some consumers have been... Read >
Author: kIM

The Energy Efficient Way to Light up Your Life

15th August 2009
Although many Americans are starting to show greater concern for the environment and "going green" has become the "in" thing to do, the greatest motivation for change is still the effect it has on their pocketbook. That is why switching to energy effic... Read >
Author: Gregg Camp

Eight Energy Saving Myths

01st August 2009
Myth #1: Turning ON and OFF a light, computer or TV uses more energy than just leaving it ON. Fact: According to the Department of Energy, incandescent lights should be turned OFF whenever they're not needed. Did you know that 90% of the energy used to... Read >
Author: Theunis

Try these 25 easy & Inexpensive Staging Tips to Help Sell Your Home Quickly and For Top Dollar!

30th July 2009
There are literally thousands of homes on the market in Bryan-College Station, TX and to ensure that your home doesn't get left behind it's crucial that you implement some of these easy staging tips. Depending on the area and price of your home, you m... Read >
Author: Andrew Smith

The Importance of Low Energy Lighting in Carbon Reduction

05th July 2009
It is widely agreed that there is enormous potential for carbon reduction in the replacement of traditional Low energy lighting, principally tungsten filament types, with more efficient Low energy lighting technologies. In the domestic environment the mai... Read >
Author: Peter Malt

The Best Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

06th June 2009
Over the last decade there has been much discussion concerning the need to replace the familiar tear dropped shaped incandescent bulb with the spiral-tube shaped compact fluorescent light (CFL). CFLs use less than one-third of the energy required of an in... Read >
Author: Holly.Price

Hot Lighting Tips

06th June 2009
Today’s lighting trends lead consumers to designs with clean, simple lines that incorporate the use of metallic, organic, or environmentally-friendly materials. Here is an overview of the trends currently underway. Flexible or Cable Tract Lighting: ... Read >
Author: Holly.Price

Compact Fluorescent Lamp: Allowing You To Set Aside Cash, Save Power And Preserve The World

03rd June 2009
Let’s face it, the economy and the cost of living today was not the same twelve months ago. It had been, for many, a rather drastic change in economic climate. Major fiscal institutions have closed up, many small and medium businesses have filed for b... Read >
Author: joalesto

Home Security: Five Tips that are low cost and low tech that You can Implement Today

08th May 2009
We all want our families to be safe. However the thought of paying thousands to get a home security system installed and the monthly fee to go along with it is quite scary and of course way out of the budget. Here are some low tech, low cost ways to mak... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny

Solar Panels: Take Steps to Conserve Energy to Maximize Your Investment

17th April 2009
Going solar is more than just slapping some panels on your roof and generating electricity. It is a complete different way of utilizing a variety of ideas to offset the amount of energy that a family will use. Most people think that if they put some sol... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny

Energy Savings: Save Money and Energy in your Home

27th March 2009
I stopped to buy some gas for my car yesterday and was shocked to see how much higher it climbed. In a matter of a few days gas prices went up on average (in my area) about ten cents per gallon. Not only have the gas prices started to rise but the cost ... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny

Home Lighting: Why now is the time to make the switch

10th March 2009
In case you have not noticed there is a nationwide trend and movement towards cleaner energy, energy efficiency and of course saving money while in the process of doing both. You could slap some solar panels on your roof at the cost of forty thousands do... Read >
Author: Mike Podlesny

Easy Ways To Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

13th August 2008
The average home spends a whopping $1500 annually on energy costs—an energy bottom line that is much bigger than it needs to be, because a significant portion of that energy is wasted and lost. The good news is, changing just a few simple things around... Read >
Author: Ki Gray

How to Cut Home Electricity Cost

27th March 2008
We've all been hit in the pocket by rising electricity costs, at work and at home. The price of electricity is beyond our control, but it's within our power to curb the amount of energy we consume. By following our power saving tips, you'll be helping to ... Read >
Author: Sabrina

Imagine...A Collaborative Approach to Divorce

14th February 2008
There is a movement in family law whereby divorcing couples can sign agreements with lawyers to not go to court. More specifically, the process is known as Collaborative Family Law (CFL) and the agreement to not go to court is binding upon the lawyers, no... Read >
Author: Timothy B. Theissen

Throwing A Little Light On Compact Bulbs

21st January 2008
Good for the Maryland Public Service Commission for giving 250,000 Maryland residents two free CFLs each to test out this new bulb. Not all compact light bulbs are equal, and most of us know nothing about them - so here's a little information to help w... Read >
Author: Branden Schroeder

Living a Greener Life on a Shoestring Budget

07th November 2007
It doesn’t take a big investment to reduce your impact on the Earth – just a little bit of forethought and attention to the choices that you make. Here are fifteen simple things that can make a major difference in how much energy your family uses arou... Read >
Author: Calum MacKenzie

Simple But Powerful Ways to Lower Your Lighting Bills

18th April 2007
Everybody knows that lighting consumes electricity. Based on statistics, lighting is responsible for about 12% of the energy used in a typical American home. That's a huge chunk of your bills! Is there any way you can reduce your lighting bills? Make n... Read >
Author: Thomas Yoon

Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs to Save Money and Energy

04th April 2007
The fluorescent bulbs of today are a far cry from those loudly buzzing, sterile white tubes seen in offices and hospitals in the 80's. Now available in a wide range of styles and "color temperatures," eco-friendly compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are desi... Read >
Author: J. Allen

Change Your Light Bulbs Today to Save Energy and Money

04th April 2007
The light bulb Thomas Edison invented and made famous may be on its way out in the coming years, at least in the Golden State. California State Assemblyman Lloyd Levine recently introduced legislation that would ban the sale of incandescent light bulbs b... Read >
Author: J. Allen

Marketing Lessons from Italian Sausage...

19th February 2007
Yesterday I met up with a fellow marketer for a brainstorming session at a place called Spolumbos. They are famous on a local scale for the quality of their spicy (and non-spicy) sausages and meats. They have done a TON of things right over the year... Read >
Author: Troy White

Collecting Free CFL Autographs By Mail

18th November 2006
The Canadian Football League, or CFL, is a popular sport that is widely celebrated throughout Canada. If you are reading this article, then you are probably a fan of football, collecting autographs or maybe even a fan of both. Whatever the case, this ... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu

How You Can Play a Small Part it Reducing Global Warming

02nd October 2006
It's very important that we all do what we can to reduce the effects of global warming not just in our immediate area, but all over the world as well. By combing our smaller efforts, we can significantly reduce the impact global warming has on our every d... Read >
Author: Scott Byers

Nebraska's Heisman hero

20th April 2006
Like many Heisman Trophy winners before him, Eric Crouch has found out stardom in the college ranks is not a guaranteed ticket to pro football fame and fortune. Crouch, out of Nebraska, was voted the most outstanding college player in 2001. The C... Read >
Author: Ariel Abbott