Air conditioning units are essential to keeping our homes and businesses livable despite Nevada’s high temperatures. But which type of unit is the best option for your home or business? There are several considerations when selecting an air conditioning unit....
Sky High Electric Bills?While the wise and frugal mindset generally strives to get the most use out of an item before purchasing a new one, hanging on to an old appliance can often be far from frugal. Older models of appliances such as refrigerators, clothes dryers,...
It is more important in some places than others to know what typical energy consumption is before buying or renting a home – and Las Vegas is one of them. The main issue is the Las Vegas’ climate – with typical summer highs of over 100 and winter...
Smart home technology allows for controlling certain aspects of your home. Simply defined, it is the integration of appliances and smart devices through the control of a central panel via the internet. The growing use of smart home technology is predicted Zion Market...
The debate about energy efficiency as it relates to the number of stories (floors) in a home is not a new one. The crux of the debate has to do with heating and cooling, since that accounts for nearly half of the typical homeowner’s energy expense. The consensus...
Dimmer switches are most commonly known for their ability to create a variety of lighting atmospheres with the same bulbs; whether you’re hosting a low-lit dinner party for business associates, or need maximal brightness to clean the house, a simple adjustment...
In the age of the mobile device, we use more batteries than ever before. From our TV remotes and handheld GPS units, to mobile games, we depend on our batteries. While a lot of our devices now incorporate internal, rechargeable batteries, there are still a lot of...
There are several ways to save energy. Many apply to winter or summer and most are obvious, such as turning lights off when you leave a room. However, we want to share some additional energy saving tips that can have a substantial impact on your power bill year round...