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Use a home energy monitor to identify and correct energy inefficiencies so you can save money on your electric bill.

There’s a small bronze lump near your boiler that never gets a second glance. It whirs through the night, sips electricity ...

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The couple began dating in 2017 and got married in 2023 Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared on E! News. Lizzie ...

If you're aiming for the Golden Ratio, use one ounce of coffee for every 15 or 16 ounces of water. The so-called Golden Ratio refers to the ideal proportions of water and ground coffee at the ...

Air-quality regulators in Southern California have just rejected a new set of rules that was two years in the making. The plan, which would have phased out gas-powered home and water heaters, has been ...

As a general practice, unplugging devices when not in use can help save electricity because nearly all household appliances continue to draw power when in standby or off modes. However ... What's ...