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California is entering its fifth year in a drought, making water conservation a constant focal point. There are hundreds of ways we can effectively conserve water, but some are more obvious than others. When trying to think outside the box, it can help to have some tips. Making your home more water efficient is getting…

Ever wonder why your refrigerator has so many different compartments and labeled drawers? The answer isn’t just for organization’s sake. In fact, it might even surprise you to learn that your refrigerator’s content management is more about energy efficiency than ensuring you can find what you’re looking for. That’s right; not only is using an…

California has found itself indecisive in regards to the drought the state is experiencing. With strict water conservation measures in place, many counties have found themselves overflowing with water. While residents have saved enough water to supply 6 million people for one year, 90% of the population is still living in drought conditions. Difficulty is…

Just over a year ago, California Governor Jerry Brown issued a statewide water conservation mandate. Although conditions are improved, we’re still not quite out of the woods yet. With El Niño not having done as much as expected when it came around this year, the end of the “rainy” season (if there ever really is…

When it comes to choosing the right light bulb, most people immediately begin to look at the wattage. While this is important for energy efficiency, there are also other things to consider when choosing the perfect bulb. Color and brightness can really make or break a room and you’d be surprised how uncomfortable you might…

Winter is finally coming to an end and most of us can’t wait for more pleasant weather. With spring cleaning on most folks’ agenda, we’d like to remind you there are some fun ways to celebrate the friendlier atmosphere. There are plenty of things that need to be done that you’re likely not looking forward…

Californians have been looking forward to El Niño coming this year and easing the stress of the state’s five-year drought. With the beginning of March here, the end of the drought doesn’t look promising. NASA has been breaking down the affects of El Niño and what it means for California. They’ve offered up both good…

California has been suffering a severe drought and many are looking forward to the storm that’s on its way with the hopes that it will bring cooler weather and much needed moisture. The coming El Niño, however, is expected to hit the state very hard. With any storm comes the various risks associated with harsh…

Making the decision to become more energy efficient isn’t as daunting as it may first appear. There are plenty of steps you can take in various areas of life that will greatly impact both your bank account savings and the energy you use. Since there are so many ways to save energy, one of the…

With drought spreading around the planet faster than ever, water conservation is becoming increasingly important. While there are plenty of professionals spending time studying this conservation on a large, global scale, there are plenty of things we can do at home to minimize our water usage. Install water-saving showerheads to lessen the amount of water…