Category: green living
When signing up for a new electricity plan, you may see several different terms and plan types. One common plan type is fixed-rate electricity, which gives you the ability to … READ MORE What is a Fixed-Rate Electricity Plan? The post What is a F...
Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE How to Grow Herbs Indoors The post How to Grow Herbs Indoors appeared fi...
For many, summer is the season for extremely hot temperatures, and sometimes the only relief is the oasis that air-conditioned homes provide. Unfortunately, these hot temperatures can lead to unusually … READ MORE Why is My Electricity Bill So Hi...
Last summer was a steamy one for much of North America, and 2018 promises much of the same. The National Weather Service is predicting higher-than-average temperatures for large swaths of … READ MORE Top 10 Summer Energy Saving Tips The post Top ...
Have you ever felt so hot after a good workout that you think you could fry an egg on your forehead? That’s probably not a recipe for success, but it … READ MORE ow Much Exercise Would it Take to Power Your Oven? The post ow Much Exercise Would i...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain & Clean Exhaust Fans in the...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Maintain & Clean Exhaust Fans in the...
All home sellers want two things: for their homes to sell quickly and at or above the list price. But your home isn’t going to sell itself, and even with … READ MORE How to Prepare Your House for Sale The post How to Prepare Your House for Sale a...
We can’t thank our mothers enough for what they’ve done, and for what they continue to do. But we can certainly find unique and simple ways to show them how … READ MORE Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Ideas The post Kid-Friendly Mother’...
Nothing makes you take stock of the value of everything in your home like moving. If you have to bubble wrap it, put it in a box and haul it … READ MORE Garage Sale Tips & Tricks: How to Sell Your Stuff Before You Move The post Garage Sale T...
Buying a new home or property is a big life move. Knowing as much as possible before you take that leap is the key to feeling relaxed about a life … READ MORE How to Research a Neighborhood Before You Buy The post How to Research a Neighborhood B...
Once you start emphasizing greener living, it’s easy to get hooked. Recycling leads to rainwater collection which leads to biking to work, and before you know it, you’re ready to … READ MORE Top 6 Greenest Cities in the U.S. The post Top 6 Greene...
Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE When and How Often to Water Your Plants The post When and How Often to W...
If you just finished up your spring cleaning, chances are you found an electronic device or two that you can’t justify keeping around. It could be an outdated laptop that … READ MORE 4 Ways to Recycle Old Electronics and Appliances The post 4 Way...
Earth Day is approaching, and while every day is Earth Day, this is a day set aside to reflect and consider just how amazing and important our earth is to … READ MORE 7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day The post 7 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day appeared f...
Is your refrigerator running? We won’t ask you to go out and catch it — but if you did, you’d use plenty of your own physical energy, just like your … READ MORE How Much Exercise Does it Take to Power Your Refrigerator? The post How Much Ex...
Some of the best energy saving tactics are the ones that don’t require any sacrifice, like turning off the lights when you leave the room. But lighting doesn’t account for … READ MORE How Much Can You Save By Adjusting Your Thermostat? The post H...
Welcome to the Take Charge of Your Home series from Direct Energy! Hiring a professional to perform household maintenance may offer convenience and peace of mind, but you can do many of … READ MORE How to Start Your Sprinkler System for Spring Th...
Baseball lovers everywhere have been preparing for baseball season. Ball boys and girls are working on their sprints, hot dog vendors are preparing to walk up hundreds of stairs per … READ MORE How Much Energy Does a Baseball Player Use? The post...
Gardening is a hobby that you can spend a lifetime learning about. Seasons change, seeds fail or thrive, and just when you think you know it all, you realize how … READ MORE Must-Have Gardening Tools Checklist The post Must-Have Gardening Tools C...
