I got lucky the other day. We all face these scenarios in life. A problem arises, and there’s a quick, cheap fix, or it will be a costly situation that takes a long time to solve. That’s what I faced the other day. Our thermostat stopped working on what was supposed to be one of…
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In many homes, it’s something that can lead to a lot of arguments. What’s the best setting for your thermostat? Finding the right temperature for everyone is a challenge. Some care about their comfort, others only care about the cost. The government wants us to think about the power grid, and the U.S. Department of…
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For many years, we’ve debated how we should save on our summer energy costs. While some people like my parents prefer to go without air conditioning, others argue about the best way to save money. When we leave the house, should we turn it up a few degrees, or should we turn it off? Of…
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Every year as the leaves start to change color, I play a game called hold out. The rules are simple; try to hold out turning on the heat as long as you can…
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I admit, I’ve known this for years. I wasn’t denying it, but it’s just not something you admit in public. But sometimes you just have to admit….
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