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Are Energy Vampire Taps Costing You Money?
Are Energy Vampire Taps Costing You Money? Vampire taps are in all of our houses right now and chances are, they’re costing you money. Many electrical devices use energy in “standby mode” 24 hours a day, even when they’re not in use. A little extra energy may not seem like a big deal at first thought. However, each extra item using electricity tacks on a little to your electric bill, making your cost higher for items you aren’t even using! Common vampire taps include: Electric razors and electric toothbrushes Computers, monitors, external modems and hard drives Fax machines, printers and scanners Cell phone chargers Telephones and answering machines Stoves and…
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Top Energy Wasters in Your Home
In an article in US News & World Report: “Putting Your Home On An Energy Diet” by Mariann Lavelle, the energy wasters were very surprising to me; top shocker was a digital photo frame. Can you believe it costs on average $9 a year to run one? Also on the list were cable boxes, cell phone charges, older large appliances such as refrigerators, new TVs, and more. We’ve done a lot of work in our family on not being “energy hogs” and wasting energy! My favorite website about energy consumption is the Department of Energy’s website EnergyHog.org. They have an adult entrance to the site that provides great energy-saving tips.…
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14 Ways to Save Money on Hotel Costs: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling for Less
Our travel tips can help you budget for your next vacation to save money on hotel costs. Hotels can be expensive, and there’s no reason to overspend on your hotel room when you want to have plenty of vacation budget for seeing the sights and experiencing the local hot spots while you’re there.
