What is the Best Type of Air Conditioning Unit for You?

What is the Best Type of Air Conditioning Unit for You?

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....
Are Outdated Appliances Breaking your Budget?

Are Outdated Appliances Breaking your Budget?

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,...
Smart Home Technology: What Can it do For You?

Smart Home Technology: What Can it do For You?

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...
Do Single-Story Homes Really Save Energy?

Do Single-Story Homes Really Save Energy?

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 They More Efficient?

Dimmer Switches: Are They More Efficient?

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...
Pros & Cons of Rechargeable Batteries

Pros & Cons of Rechargeable Batteries

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...
Year Round Energy Saving Tips

Year Round Energy Saving Tips

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...