[Appliances]
Refrigerator TLC
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Keep your cooling appliance in cool condition.
Have you ever heard this (lame) joke: “Is your refrigerator running?” If you answer “Yes,” the prankster says, “Well, you better go catch it.”
In the heat of August in Iowa, it is not a matter of catching the refrigerator while it’s running, but rat...
[Energy Efficiency]
Shedding Light on CFLs
Sunday, July 25, 2010
New labels will help you choose the best bulb for your lighting fixture.
Starting in mid-2011, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers shopping for light bulbs will notice new labeling on packaging designed to help them choose among the different types of bulbs on the market – traditional incandescent bulbs and newer high-efficiency compact ...
[Appliances]
What’s New in Appliances and Electronics
Sunday, July 25, 2010
ShopSmart magazine shares the latest market information, with nifty new features and energy-savings, too.
The latest innovations in home products offer plenty of reasons to consider an upgrade. A new guide in the July 2010 issue of ShopSmart, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, shares the latest and greatest developments in appliances and electronics to help consumers decide if trading up is worth t...
[Energy Efficiency]
Stay Cool, Save Money
Sunday, July 25, 2010
EnergySavers.gov gives their top 10 list.
Summer isn't over yet. Some of Iowa’s hottest weather occurs in August; during the State Fair; and even into September, when the kids are heading back to school. As summer winds down, it pays to revisit ways to save energy in our remaining hot days. Many of these tips can also be adapted for s...
[Energy Efficiency]
Eco-friendly dorm living
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Reduce your environmental impact while you’re away at school.
Back-to-school season is rapidly approaching. And if you’re a college student (or taking your child to school), chances are you’ll be moving into a dorm room—your home away from home for the next school year. So why not make the most of it by taking an environmentally conscious app...
[Your Efficient, Comfortable, Safe Home]
Moldy problems
Sunday, August 01, 2010
To get rid of mold, get rid of moisture.
With all the rain and wet basements we've had this summer, it pays to take heed of possible mold problems. Use this primer to find out what to do to prevent mold growing.
Household mold has been linked to health problems, from asthma to neurological difficulties, and is unsightly and...
[Seasonal Topics]
August holidays and observances
Sunday, July 25, 2010
August is a fair month, whether you hit the Midway in Des Moines or head to Tama for the 96th Annual Meskwaki Indian Powwow.
August 12-15
The Sac & Fox tribe of Iowa, known as the Mesqwaki Indian Settlement, will hold its annual powwow on these dates. The Sac/Sauk people and the Fox people originated in Illinois and Wisconsin, joined together in 1734 and were pushed by white settlement onto their current reservations...
[Education]
Planning Pays Off
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Check out a presentation on green building.
Chaden Halfhill, Silent Rivers Design + Build, Des Moines, presented a session on green building at the Momentum Is Building conference.
His presentation included:
A definition of “green” building
The five core concepts of green building
The complexity of s...
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