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Utility bills are often much higher than they should be. By making some simple changes, you can keep your house comfortable and significantly reduce your monthly energy bills.
Lower Heating CostsHeating and cooling are responsible for a large chunk of utility bills. In the winter, you can save money by lowering the temperature on your thermostat. Even a change of two or three degrees can result in substantial savings over the course of a year. You can install a programmable thermostat to automa...
Stainless steel appliances give a renovated kitchen that pop it needs, while stainless steel cookware makes for a durable product that never disturbs flavors yet guarantees a balanced heating of foods. To boot, stainless steel even resists corrosion and rust.
However, stainless steel can sometimes be difficult to keep clean. Here are some quick and easy tips for maintaining that fresh metallic look:
Clean with water and a cloth. Microfiber cloths are the best option to use when cleaning stainle...
As great as it is to view striking architecture and design on our tablets or laptops, nothing beats leafing through the glossy pages of a beautiful coffee table book. These large, oversized books often provide a transportive experience when we dive into them. And when they’re not being used, they contribute to the aesthetic of a room. For design lovers who are in search of the perfect book to adorn their coffee table, here are four fantastic options that are sure to please.
Buckingham Palace: T...
Animals and insects seek out shelter, food and water wherever they can find them, and sheds are often their best option. Pests will squeeze through small holes or make their own to get into a shed. Then, once they’re inside, they’ll make meals out of the shed’s contents, leave waste and sometimes reproduce.
Don’t Attract PestsInsects and animals such as raccoons are drawn to garbage. Raccoons will tip over trash cans and spread garbage around, and insects will lay eggs. Keep trash out of your s...
A good night’s rest helps you have a good day, not to mention stay healthy and alert. But if your mattress no longer gives you the proper comfort and support, it could mess with the many benefits of quality sleep.
Is it time for you to buy a new mattress? To help you decide, Consumer Reports offers these five signs that your mattress might be shot and worth replacing:
1. It’s a little lumpy. Lumps or deep indentations can happen over time, no matter which materials a mattress is made of. It may...
Unauthorized credit inquiries are a sign that someone has fraudulently applied for credit in your name. They can hurt your credit score and make your financial life more difficult until they’re removed from your credit report.
A credit inquiry is a record that your credit report was accessed because you submitted a credit application somewhere.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act defines who can be granted legal access to your credit. These include you, a court order if you’re alleged to have caused...
Owning a pet may not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle, but these simple tips are sure to lessen your carbon footprint (or paw print)!
Healthy foods
Living more sustainably as a pet owner can start with the food you’re feeding your pet. You can also consider making homemade treats so you know exactly what your pet is consuming.*
Use eco-friendly litter
Many cat litters contain bentonite clay, the mining of which can be damaging to t...
