Save Money On Utilities (Video)
Family Circle put together this quick video on how to save money on your utilities. They focus on the fact that utilities devour up to 12% of the average family’s...
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DIY Metal Can Solar Heater
This simple solar heater can be easily constructed at home. It can produce strong and consistent airflow with temperatures upwards of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the perfect device for...
10 Ways You Haven’t Thought Of To Save Energy During The Summer
We are always looking for ways to conserve energy and save money on our monthly utility bills. Here are some simple energy savings tips that can help keep some of...
Space Heaters Increase Efficiency & Save Money
When a home’s main heating system is inadequate or too costly to install or operate, one easy and economical solution is space heaters. They are perfect for situations where you...
What Is A Home Energy Audit?
Think of a home energy audit as a check up for your house that helps you determine where energy and money are being lost. It will help you discover what...
No Cost Energy Saving Tips For Your Home
We are all looking for ways to save money each month. With the help of NV Energy, Utility Tips has compiled a list of simple things that can be done...
Ensure Your Kids Grow Up Being Energy Conscious
We’ve gotten so used to having electricity available instantaneously at any time for any application that’s it’s something we take for granted. As our population continues to grow the demand...
How Does A Refrigerator Work?
By understanding the basics of how a refrigerator works we can make sure to keep them well maintained and operating efficiently. The video points out the critical components of refrigeration...
5 Ways To Maximize Natural Light in Your Home
While it may seem that you are limited by the number of windows that let sunlight into your home, there are some tricks to get more natural light without having...
How Does Geothermal Energy Work?
A free source of renewable energy is sitting right beneath your feet that can cool your house in the summer and heat it during the winter. Two thirds of a homeowner’s...
The Benefits of a Tankless Water Heater
When examining a household’s energy budget, up to 30% of it is consumed by heating water. Traditionally water heaters continuously heat water in a tank for use in the shower,...
12 Things You Don’t Know About Solar Power
You’ve heard that solar power is the wave of the future and seen the panels on the top of roofs. Being a clean and renewable energy source, it’s been known...
Let Your Dryer Breathe – Keep The Exhaust Vent Clean
Keeping your dryer’s exhaust vent free from debris serves two important purposes. One it keeps the airflow through the vent unobstructed. This smoother airflow means the dryer doesn’t have to...
How To Cool Your Home Without Air Conditioning
When the temperatures start to rise most people’s first instinct is to simply turn on the air conditioner. This isn’t a bad thing, but it will cause the electric bill...
11 Effortless Ways To Conserve Water At Home
We’ve all seen the photos of our nation’s lakes and reservoirs being at some of their lowest levels of all time. As the nation’s population continues to grow, competition for...
Your Home May Be Leaking Money – DIY Guide To Air Sealing
With some simple home discovery, maintenance, and proactive actions the EPA estimates that homeowners can save up to 20% on home heating and cooling costs. That’s quite a bit of...
Switching Out Your Light Bulbs Saves You $50 Per Year
Lighting your house is no minor expense, and makes up about 10% of your electric bill. It’s an easy place to start to begin saving money each month. Updated lighting...
Hilarious Home Electrical Wiring Mix Up
After completing a home bathroom rewiring project to replace a ceiling fan with a new light fixture, a husband discovers how ridiculous his wiring job has become. Somehow he was...