Building a new home is an exciting experience. It allows you to create something from nothing, and everything is designed exactly how you like it. But, when construction is taking place, you should also consider what you can do to conserve energy. New home construction and energy conservation should always go hand-in-hand, thanks to advancements…
Tinker is for both educators and utilities. We provide K-12 education programs that are fully operational, using technology-driven resources to engage kids and young adults in a proven way of learning.
From leading corporations trying to reduce their environmental impact to California laws requiring new construction to be more environmentally-sound, solar panels aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’ll undoubtedly become more popular in the future as new construction continues to pop up across the country. But, you don’t have to be in the process of building…
Did you know that the average American family uses about 400 gallons of water each day? We’ve covered some tips in the past on how to save water at home. But, it really is a family effort. If everyone in your family made one different choice each day that conserved water, think about how many…
Did you know that you could be using unnecessary energy throughout your home? Of course, the environmental impact of that is something to seriously consider. As a result, though, you could also be spending a lot of extra money each month on utilities. The best way to figure out how much energy your home uses…
California has already proven to be a pioneer state when it comes to big moves in energy efficiency and water conservation. One of its newest laws is taking the influence of the state one step further. Recently, California became the first state to pass a specific water law. This law limits household water use when…
Aerators for sinks are specifically designed to help reduce water flow and conserve both water and energy. Of course, that just covers the basics.
There are actually many different benefits to using aerators that you can take advantage of. Faucet aerators are considered ‘green’ hardware. They’re easy to install and extremely cheap.
The official start of summer is just around the corner. All over the country, most kids are finally out of school, and ready to start their vacation. Summer is a great time for kids to learn new things that they might not otherwise learn in a classroom. Plus, keeping your kids ‘entertained’ with different projects…
There is no ‘one size fits all’ educational system for students. Studies have shown for years that every student learns differently. Some kids are more hands-on learners. Others are great with technology. Some prefer taking tests while others excel in writing papers. Unfortunately, many educational programs still implement borders that can restrict a student from…
It seems like the last remnants of cold winter weather are finally behind us. Warm weather means fun in the sun, trips to the beach, and unfortunately, it can also mean a higher electric bill for some people. Spring and summer don’t have to be such a burden on your utilities. And no, we don’t mean…
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