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A popular New Year’s resolution is to start eating healthier, but when it comes to eating, drastic changes can often steer us off the path toward greater health. Small steps … READ MORE How to Start Eating Healthier The post How to Start Ea...
Starting the new year off with a declutter is a great way to mentally prepare for the year ahead. It’s well known that when we live among clutter, it can … READ MORE How to Declutter Your Home The post How to Declutter Your Home appeared first on...
The cooler winter weather gives many of us a much-appreciated break from the summer heat, but this is not the case for your HVAC system. Cold weather means our heaters … READ MORE How to Lower Your Electric Bill this Winter The post How to Lower ...
For most of us, buying a house is the largest purchase we’ll ever make. So it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most complex purchases in life — … READ MORE When is the Best Time to Buy a House? The post When is the Best Time to Buy a...
For most of us, buying a house is the largest purchase we’ll ever make. So it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most complex purchases in life — … READ MORE When is the Best Time to Buy a House? The post When is the Best Time to Buy a...
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 Is Your Attic Insulation Due for an Upgrade? The...
Air filters are important to maintaining your home’s air quality, which keeps your HVAC system running smoothly and efficiently and keeps your family healthier. But not every air filter is … READ MORE How to Choose the Best Air Filter for Y...
Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Common LED Lighting Myths & Facts T...
Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Famili...
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 The Best Plants to Give As Gifts The post The Best Plants to Give As Gif...
Our family of brands has been involved with many wonderful activities and organizations, and we are proud to be able to give back to the communities we serve. Here’s a … READ MORE Direct Energy’s 2017 Community Involvement Recap The post Direct E...
The Graphene Corner What is Graphene? Graphene is the lightest material known. Produced in single sheets, it’s composed of carbon atoms bonded together in honeycomb-shaped lattice that’s just one atom … READ MORE Technology Buzz December, 2017 — ...
If you’re old enough to have owned a cassette tape, you may have heard the occasional pressure cooker horror story. Like the name implies, pressure cookers cook food under extreme … READ MORE Why Use a Pressure Cooker? The post Why Use a Pressure...
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 Is Your HVAC System Giving You Headaches? The po...
Possibly the biggest factor effecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much you use to heat or cool your home but also affects the … READ MORE Winter Weather Outlook – December 2017 The post Winter Weat...
As temperatures drop, your heater makes your home a sanctuary from the cold winter weather. It’s tempting to crank up the temperature and make yourself a warm and cozy space, … READ MORE How to Save Energy in the Winter The post How...
Welcome to the Energy Efficiency Myths series from Direct Energy! As many myths arise from incomplete knowledge, they can create seemingly possible answers that many people accept as fact. Each … READ MORE Does Ductwork Go Bad? The post Does Duct...
Welcome to the November installment of the Tech Buzz. This month, there’s been a LOT of buzz not only in the operating room, but also around cool new materials being … READ MORE Technology Buzz—November 2017 The post Technology Buzz—November 2017...
Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE Try These 4 Family Activities This Fall T...
Welcome to Plugging Into Your Kids from Direct Energy. In this series, we will share ways you can spend focused time with your children – specifically by unplugging from technology. We want to … READ MORE Try These 4 Family Activities This Fall T...
