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Buying a new appliance or electronics? Look for UL (an independent product safety certification organization) certification label

UL | About UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing Standards for Safety for over a century.

100 little things everybody could do to become greener

100 Ways to Save the Environment

If you replace an incandescent bulb with a CFL, you may save the equivalent of up to 500 pounds of coal over the CFL's lifetime

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Do-It-Yourself Home Electrical Safety Fact Sheet by Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)

Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) - PDF

You know the main reason why you should trust an electrician you hire? Very often about 90% of work done is not actually visible. You need to know it's done safe and right.

Did you know that you can use your ceiling fans all four seasons to reduce heating and cooling cost? During winter, fan blades should turn 'forward' (clockwise) to pull the warm trapped air down the sides of the room improving heat distribution.

For those who haven't seen it yet...

50 Ways to Help the Planet "Going green" doesn't have to be a daunting task that means sweeping life changes. Simple things can make a difference.

Dust absorbs light. Keeping light bulbs and shades clean increases the quality of your lighting.