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Save Some Energy this Winter with a Draft Dodger

Save Some Energy this Winter with a Draft Dodger

By Becky Striepe on October 5, 2009

The weather is starting to cool off. I don’t know what it’s like where you’re at, but we’ve definitely had a few chilly nights already. According to the US Department of Energy, about 1/3 of our home energy use goes toward heating our homes. You’d be surprised how much of that heat escapes right out [...]

Category: DIY | Tags: draft dodger, energy saver, sewing, winter, winterize

Sunday Funnies - An Energy Saving Dishwasher

Sunday Funnies – An Energy Saving Dishwasher

By LiveOAK Staff on March 30, 2008

LAUGH!  Here is an Energy Saving Dishwasher… the only downside is until your train it you’ll have compost heaps in your living room.  From “Stupid & Funny Ideas” at Blogspot

Category: Sunday Funnies | Tags: dishwasher, dog, energy saver, humor, kitchen

Belkin Conserve, the Planet Saving Surge Protector

Belkin Conserve, the Planet Saving Surge Protector

By LiveOAK Staff on March 1, 2008

Upgrade: $50 When Gadgets like TV’s, Printers, Cell Phone chargers are left plugged in, they are using power, even when they are not on. The California Energy Commission estimates that this wasted power accounts for 15% of household electricity use. So 15% of you bill is money wasted. Now I’d like to save some money [...]

Category: Gear+Gadgets | Tags: energy saver, power, vampire power

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