 Evaporative cooling systems cost half of what it takes to run air-conditioning systems, and use 75% less energy. This can keep you and your wallet cool during the summer months. Evaporative coolers are especially effective in our arid Southwest Colorado environment. ~ Learn More ~ |
 Thanks to e-mail and cell phones, it seems like your job never ends. The increasingly blurry boundaries between work and home life leave us with more stress and less downtime than ever before. Advances in technology are a leading source of chronic stress, putting many of us in a constant state of alert. A recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found a link between the use of cell phones and e-mail at home and increased stress. The study showed that this stress spills over into family life. To make technology work for you, screen calls with caller ID or, better yet, make a commitment to limit your cell phone and e-mail use to working hours only. Can't kick the iPhone habit? Set a regular time you'll check it in the evening (say, after dinner), so you're not constantly disrupting home life to keep tabs on work. ~ Learn More ~ |
When washing your clothes, wash only full loads and use cold water in your washing machine. Try drying your clothes using a clothesline instead of running your dryer. Not only will your clothes last longer from less wear and tear, you only need the sun's rays and a nice breeze - talk about saving! A clothes dryer is typically the second-biggest electricity-using appliance after the refrigerator, costing about $85 to operate annually. If it's one of those days when drying your clothes outside just isn't in the cards for you, make sure to remove built up lint in your dryer. Built up lint makes your dryer run less efficiently (depending on the level of lint and your specific type of dryer, it can reduce the efficiency by 75%). In addition, it also can contribute to a shorter lifespan for your dryer.
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