Energy Saving Dishwasher Tips

Home Maintenance Tip- Dishwashers Most of the energy used by a dishwasher is for heating water. The Energy Guide label attached to new dishwashers estimates the annual power needed to run the appliance and heat the water based on natural gas and electricity costs.Dishwasher Tips Check the manual that came with your dishwasher for the […]

by Nia Knowles
January 11, 2012
Eco/Green Living, GreenLife

Five Maintenance Issues Owners Shouldn’t Ignore

Consumer Reports magazine advises home owners not to put off important maintenance projects, noting that waiting until the economy rebounds could end up making the repairs more costly while putting a family’s health at risk. The magazine identifies five crucial maintenance issues: Check the gutters: Clogged gutters, broken fasteners and separations where the gutters meet […]

by Nia Knowles
May 6, 2009
Interesting