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How to Choose Energy Efficient Items for Home?

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Power saving is the word that has gained popularity almost everywhere. With saved power there would be reduction in bills too. That’s the major reason why people go out shopping for electronics and electrical items. The first question they ask is, whether or not the device or equipment is power saving or energy efficient? Compare ACs when you are on the shopping spree for such items. image by Feelart - freedigitalphotos.net Get online reviews The first thing you are required to do is search for the online reviews. Often you get first hand reviews and this will really benefit you by all means. You can just compare the reviews and understand pros and cons of concerned equipment and with such powerful information you can empower your decision. Whether you are buying AC or refrigerator getting review and rating is vital. This is because there is a vast choice and sometimes it is also quite confusing as you have many players in the market. Choose depending upon the sta

Energy-Saving Tips in Winterizing Your Home

Aside from pulling the sweaters and mittens out at the bottom of the coat closet, we also make a to-do-list to prepare and equip our homes for the cold weather. Shielding ourselves and our homes to keep us warm and comfortable for the cold season is a must to keep our family and homes protected. Our homes require maintenance to keep it in a tip-top shape all throughout the winter season. Here are important things to look over, inspect and clean before the wintertime begins. Inspect the furnace and clean the ducts   Clean the roofs, gutters and downspouts   Check for crevice cracks on exterior doors and windows and seal them.   Check smoke detectors and alarms, replace batteries if needed.   Check on your first aid supplies, flashlights and food supplies.   Do not forget to make the fireplace ready, buy enough wood, clean the chimney and cap the top to keep out birds.   Take out those winter equipment from the storage such as ice choppers, snow shovel