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Why Swimming Pools Are Getting Smarter and What That Actually Means for Homeowners

See how smart pool automation can simplify equipment control, improve monitoring, and help manage energy use. A practical guide for homeowners weighing an upgrade.

inkl · Oct 5

Your Refrigerator Is 15 Years Old but Still Works — Replace It Before It Dies or Wait?

A 15-year-old refrigerator that still keeps food cold creates an uncomfortable household decision. Nothing feels broken, yet the appliance has reached an age where replacement deserves serious consideration.

Clever Dude · Oct 2

4 Bad AC Habits That Can Raise Your Electric Bill and Wear Out the System

An air conditioner can quietly punish bad habits. A dirty filter, a thermostat that gets constant temperature whiplash, or an outdoor unit buried in yard debris can force the system to work harder while the electric meter keeps spinning. Worse, some habits that seem harmless can add unnecessary wear to…

Clever Dude · Sep 2

The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart heating made simple

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does the job.

TechRadar · Jan 11

Experts warn that this appliance is costing you way more than you think — here’s how to stop it

This secret energy monster is using more power than you think — and it’s not your clothes drier.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 18, 2025

These 5 Costco Arrivals Could Save You Thousands Over Time

Costco deals on solar kits, smart thermostats, LED bulbs and more help cut energy bills, boost efficiency and can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

GOBankingRates · Sep 27, 2025

6 Smart Ways To Cut Summer Energy Costs

Slash your electric bill this summer with these proven cooling tips. Plus, learn how to avoid common mistakes and boost comfort without breaking the bank.

GOBankingRates · Sep 2, 2025

What Should Your Thermostat Be Set to During The Summer Heat Wave?

Millions of Americans are facing extreme temperatures this week, with much of the Southern and Western United States under heat advisories. That said, if you’re...

Saving Advice · Jun 25, 2025

If Energy Star goes away, finding energy efficient appliances will be harder. Here are some tips

The Environmental Protection Agency has hinted at plans to shut down its Energy Star offices

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Energy Star, on the Trump administration’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’ wallets and the planet

Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has appeared on millions of household appliances, electronics and even buildings across the United States. But as the Trump administration considers terminating some or all of the program, it is worth a look at what exactly this government-backed label means,…

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025