The wattage of most appliances is usually stamped on the bottom or back of the appliance, or on its nameplate. The wattage listed is the maximum power drawn by the appliance. Many appliances have a range of settings, so the … Continue reading →

In the US, people who rent apartments should plan to spend at least $240 per month for utilities,1 and we’ve found that homeowners should budget closer to $400 a month. Of course, climate and energy costs vary from one state … Continue reading →

The answer: washing dishes in the dishwasher provides much cleaner dishes than hand-washing. Even those dishes that don’t come completely clean in the washer have less bacteria on them than most hand-washed dishes. Is it better to use dishwasher or … Continue reading →

Most modern dishwashers have an automatic mode, where they can tell when the dishes are clean, thanks to a device called a turbidity sensor.So, if the water is clean, most of the light passes through. If the water is dirty, … Continue reading →

Window air conditioners save your exterior space by sitting in your window and only extending a few inches inside.In addition, window air conditioners are often more efficient than portable air conditioners allowing them to cool a larger space at a … Continue reading →

Sleeping with a fan on can cause sinus headaches. Dry air can dry up your nasal passage, leading to mucus overproduction. This excess mucus flows into your sinuses, blocking them and causing headaches. Is it good to have a fan … Continue reading →

The most common forms of central heating are electricity and gas because they are the easiest to maintain. A gas heater simply takes natural gases and burns them to make heat. This means that they get much hotter than other … Continue reading →

solar. Right now, solar is the most expensive form of energy, while coal is the cheapest. Focus Fusion would be far cheaper than any of them. Here are costs in dollars per million BTU of energy. The comparison is the … Continue reading →

Scientists from the U.S. and Europe warn that LED lights could be doing more harm than good: A 2012 Spanish study found that LED radiation can cause irreversible damage to the retina.The report also noted that blue light blocking glasses … Continue reading →

The main difference between the two devices is that the Nest needs to be constantly wired. The Hive makes placement a lot easier, with only 4 AA batteries and placement on any wall of your choice with a two-year battery … Continue reading →

Routers Are Designed to Be Left On It is a good idea to turn your router off and back on again every few months. This can clear up internet connectivity or connection speed issues.Even if you leave your router running … Continue reading →

Unstable Wi-Fi is often caused by wireless congestion. Congestion problems are common in apartment complexes or densely packed neighborhoods. The more people using the internet, the greater the instability. When many people in the same area are working from home, … Continue reading →

Although specific experiences will likely vary from person to person (and also on any underlying condition), these are some of the common physical symptoms of chronic sensitivity to light: Eyestrain. Squinting. Inability to open eyes fully. How do I know … Continue reading →

How can I protect my eyes from blue light? When outdoors, wear sunglasses with high-quality lenses that block 99 to 100% of UV radiation and around 75 to 90% of visible light. When using your cell phone, tablet, computer or … Continue reading →

The researchers found that after 14 days, participants who received light therapy improved their sleep quality and melatonin levels significantly compared to participants not exposed to any light. One 2017 study on mice found that red light at an intensity … Continue reading →