All posts tagged "saving"
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Show Notes:Spring Gardening, Sound Insulation and Water
Lots going on today for the start of Spring. Insulation, gardening, home well water technology, saving DIY dollars and getting rid of smells. A little bit of everything for the weekend warrior. Thank you to our guests:...
- Posted April 4, 2016
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Twas the week before Christmas, Saving Money
In this hour, The Carey Brothers discuss we discuss how organization can save you money, plus Christmas stuff and what’s new with the Carey Brothers.
- Posted December 19, 2015
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Hassle-Free Ways to Save Energy This Winter
Depending upon where you live, home heating costs are projected to rise anywhere for thirty to seventy percent this winter. This is especially devastating news for seniors and folks on fixed incomes who are already having a...
- Posted December 12, 2015
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Secrets to Savings: Sprinkler Systems
Watering a few flowerpots only takes a moment or two. Watering a garden takes longer. And when it comes to an entire landscape – if you intend on hand-watering – plan on spending at least an hour...
- Posted July 19, 2015
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Reduce Winter Gas Bills
When it’s cold outside, your furnace and water heater work harder, accounting for 86 percent of the typical winter gas bill. There are steps you can take to reduce seasonal gas bills: First, for both safety and...
- Posted July 28, 2014
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Electricity: lower watts=lower cost
Kids generally aren’t aware of what things cost except for such favorites as video games, dolls, sneakers and baseball cards. When it comes to lights and electricity, they’re totally in the dark. They probably think that watts...
- Posted July 28, 2014
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Easy Energy Savers
The halfway point of winter can be the coldest day ever (81 below zero) back in 1947. Today you’ll learn it’s also a good day to start saving energy with four easy projects that really pay off!...
- Posted July 28, 2014
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Cool way to Summer save
When the star Sirius appears in the night sky, it officially kicks off the “dog days of summer,” 40 of the hottest, stickiest days of the year. They extend from July 3 to August 15. This year,...
- Posted July 28, 2014
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Uncovering Energy-Wasters
A flashlight, a candle and a damp hand are three simple tools that can be used to uncover energy-wasters around the house. Use the flashlight at night at the bottom of a door. If light passes through,...
- Posted June 10, 2014
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Flush Your Water Heater
If your water heater sounds a bit like the snap, crackle and pop of a breakfast cereal, chances are it has sediment buildup at the bottom of the tank. In addition to the nasty noise, sediment causes...
- Posted June 9, 2014