Are you looking for more ways to save more money around your home? Benjamin Franklin is commonly credited with saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Actually, he didn’t say that, but in 1736 he wrote in Necessary Hints to Those that Would be Rich, “A penny saved is twopence clear; A pin a… Continue reading »
Which is better, a gas or electric lawn mower? Gas is most common in the United States. But if your gas mower didn’t start up this spring, while your grass keeps growing taller, maybe it is time to consider the benefits and drawbacks of both. Gas benefits: Powerful enough to cut through tall or… Continue reading »
Which is better for wood: stain or oil? Most people usually go with stain, to give the wood some color. But wood surprisingly has the ability to look different and better, even when a clear oil is applied. This is especially true with fine grain wood such as oak, which has a unique grain and… Continue reading »
As of January 1, 2014, light bulb manufacturers were prohibited from producing incandescent 40 watt and 60 watt bulbs according to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, as a means “…to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to… Continue reading »