If you’ve been hanging around BooneyLiving.com for long, you probably already know how excited I get about new and interesting products that are supposed to help us conserve energy and take better care of the earth. Yesterday a friend of mine sent me an e-mail telling me about a product… Read more of this article
Save Energy by Installing Occupancy Sensors for Lighting
Are you getting sick and tired of watching your children walk into a room, turn on a light switch, and then leave without turning the switch off? If you are, you are in good company because many parents, including myself, feel exactly the same way. There’s nothing more frustrating than… Read more of this article
Don’t Forget To Change Your Furnace Filters
Since we’re nearing the middle of December I wanted to post a quick reminder to change or clean those dirty furnace filters. Even if you keep an immaculate home, the filter in your furnace will clog up fairly quickly. If you don’t believe me, go take a look inside your… Read more of this article
Energy Efficient Appliances For Living Off The Grid
Whether you’re thinking about getting off the grid or you are already off the grid, you’re probably interested in knowing what types of energy efficient off grid appliances are available for you to choose from. Today we’ll be taking a look at some of the kinds of appliances you might… Read more of this article
How to Calculate Power Consumption With A Simple To Use Meter
If you’re like most people who are concerned about conserving energy, you probably wonder exactly how much electricity each of your electronic devices actually use. In today’s article I’m going to teach you how to use a very simple and inexpensive home energy monitor that will tell you exactly how… Read more of this article
How to Read an Electric Meter to Find Out How Much Power Your Home Uses
There a many reasons why knowing how to read an electric meter can be a great skill to have. Several years ago we moved into a new house and after receiving one outrageous power bill after another, we decided to take matters into our own hands and figure out why… Read more of this article