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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 Find Low-Maintenance Plants The post How to Find Low-Maintenance ...
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 Your Refrigerator The post How t...
Possibly the biggest factor affecting 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 2017 Winter Weather Forecast The post 2017 Winter Weather Forecas...
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 Do Outlet Gaskets Help Air Seal Your Hom...
Nearly one in six Texans cannot afford to pay their electric bills. With the Public Utility Commission’s LITE-UP electricity bill assistance program no longer available, our Texas neighbors need even … READ MORE Gridmates Helps Us Donate El...
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 Herbs to Grow In the Fall The post The Best Herbs to Grow In th...
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 Your Ceiling Fans The post How 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 Community Service With Your Child The pos...
Possibly the biggest factor effecting your electric bill is the weather. It not only directly influences how much electricity you use to heat or cool your home but also effects … READ MORE What’s the Weather? October 2017 Weather Update The...
Welcome to the October Technology Buzz! First, for the sake of Halloween, we’ll look at an experiment that generates electricity from human tears. Then, because electric cars are expected to … READ MORE Technology Buzz – October 2017 The po...
Showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of residential indoor water use and, there’s a good reason for it: you want to be comfortable in your shower. Not surprisingly, some people … READ MORE How to Replace Your Shower Head The post How to Replace Your Shower Head appeared first on Direct Energy.
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 Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in the Fall The post The Best Fruits and Vegetables to Grow in the Fall appeared …
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 Top Three Wind Turbine Myths The post Top Three Wind Turbine Myths appeared first on Direct Energy.
As cooler temperatures approach, you may just want to stay indoors and sit by the fireplace. You may not realize it, but it can be easy to hike up energy … READ MORE Energy Efficiency Tips for the Fall The post Energy Efficiency Tips for the Fall appeared first on Direct Energy.
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 How to Connect with Your Child and Nature The post How to Connect with Your Child and Nature appeared first on Direct Energy.
Welcome to the Tech Buzz for September! While the news has been busy reporting on the ravages of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there’s been some other dire energy news stories … READ MORE Technology Buzz September, 2017 The post Technology Buzz September, 2017 appeared first on Direct Energy.
Dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane, tropical storm or storm surge often means coping with flooded roads, homes and communities. If your home has flooded after a storm, starting … READ MORE How to Care for Your Home’s Gas Systems After a Flood The post How to Care for Your Home’s Gas Systems After a …
After a devastating storm, recovery can take weeks before some neighborhoods have habitable homes with running water and electricity. As homeowners return home to survey the damage, many are wondering what … READ MORE After the Flood: Outlets and Switches The post After the Flood: Outlets and Switches appeared first on Direct Energy.
Many of us, especially those who were displaced during the storm, are anxious to start the cleanup process at home. Follow this guide for the best and safest ways to … READ MORE Cleaning Up Debris After a Storm The post Cleaning Up Debris After a Storm appeared first on Direct Energy.
After a major storm, many of us will be going back home to clean up and check on our belongings. Traveling to an area that was affected by a natural … READ MORE After the Storm: Safety When Returning Home The post After the Storm: Safety When Returning Home appeared first on Direct Energy.
