How to Fix a Sweaty Toilet: Condensation on Toilet Tank

June 8th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’ve noticed what happens to an iced drink on a humid summer day, you’ll have an idea why your toilet is sweaty. When warm, damp air hits a cold surface, condensation forms. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Get Kids to Save Energy

June 7th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Kids have more important things to think about than turning off the lights. But discovering the lights blazing in an empty room for the umpteenth time is enough to make any parent scream, especially when the power bill arrives.

The good news is, you can train your kids about the importance of saving energy right from the start. Here’s great advice from some of our favorite bloggers who know a thing or three about kids. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Replace a Toilet Handle

May 23rd, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Is your toilet flush handle broken, rusted, pocked, or just plain and old-fashioned looking? Maybe it’s always loose, no matter how many times you tighten that nut on the inside of the tank? Read the rest of this entry »

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Why Real Estate Assessments Matter

May 18th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

You might not think too hard about your real estate assessment, the dollar value the local government puts on your house and land. You should. The assessment determines how much you pay in property taxes. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tax Credits for Small Wind Energy Systems

May 16th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Small wind energy systems are popping up in backyards across the nation thanks to an uncapped federal energy tax credit that covers 30% of the cost. Read the rest of this entry »

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Is a Wind Turbine Right for You?

May 15th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

No, you can’t stick a wind turbine up on your roof next to the light-up Santa display. Any turbine worth its weight in kilowatts is a big machine, and will only be viable in a specific set of conditions and circumstances. Read the rest of this entry »

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