The impact technology has on the amount of energy we use will continue to increase in the next decade. But so will our understanding of how our actions impact the environment. By taking steps to improve energy efficiency in your home, you will not only help to reduce your technology carbon footprint but also save […]
Home Theaters are a good investment: it provides a venue for your family to bond and enjoy watching (or binge-watching) movies; allowing you to enjoy cinematic experiences without the hassle of waiting in line for tickets and without having to leave the comfort of your home. Building a home theater also increases your property’s value. […]
Your home’s ceiling fans are important for regulating a room’s ambient temperature and sending air up or down to help make your space warmer or cooler. They help keep your electric bill down; especially when used in conjunction with your AC and heating units. Through constant use, your fan, especially the ceiling fan blades, will […]
Safety is an important consideration in your home; especially where electricity is concerned. One of the most common perils when dealing with electricity is the danger of electrocution, or death caused by electrical shock. Electrocution is usually caused by a Ground Fault, which happens when the “hot” wire touches any area of a grounded device […]
Kids; especially young kids and toddlers, are a curious lot: they like to explore, and they learn things by experience, touch, and play. Because of this, they sometimes become exposed to potential accidents and hazards. In the home; one of these hazards is electricity. If left to their own devices; children may try to […]
Electric Vehicles (EVs) offer many advantages that their gas-guzzling counterparts do not: they are environmentally-friendly, they are easier and cheaper to maintain, and they are very quiet when they run. And since electricity is cheaper than gas; they are also more cost-effective. Once you make the decision to purchase an EV, you will then need […]
LED lighting is a solid-state lighting solution that has become more and more popular in recent years. These bulbs use light-emitting diodes (LEDs), polymer light-emitting diodes (PLED), or organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) to turn electricity directly into light; unlike CFLs, Neon lights, or Incandescent bulbs that burn gases using filaments. They’re affordable, reliable, and durable; […]
Because we live in a world of electricity, we tend to take it for granted: We plug our appliances, devices, and gadgets in, and electricity flows to power them. Then, it happens: you turn on your vacuum cleaner and a sudden fluctuation or change of voltage makes the lights flicker and momentarily dim, or a […]
Wall sockets are a ubiquitous part of any home. We use them every day to plug in and recharge our appliances and devices. It is because of their utilitarian nature that we usually take them for granted and rarely appreciate the important purpose that they serve in our daily existence. Without them, we wouldn’t be […]
Chances are, the lights in your house right now are high-quality LED lights. LED lighting has become the popular choice; not only because they are brighter than your usual incandescent or CFL bulbs, but also because they are more energy-efficient. While we usually take LED’s for granted, there are actually a lot of fascinating things […]