These days it can feel like everything your home requires power, from small things like the chargers for our phones and lamps to bigger appliances like TVs and dishwashers. All of those plug-ins draw ...

Q: My friend told me that I should start unplugging my appliances when they’re not in use to save electricity. Does unplugging appliances save electricity? It seems like they shouldn’t be drawing any ...

Unfortunately, that's not the case, and even unused chargers tend to draw power even when no device is connected, like all electrical kit on the grid. The wasted power from idle phone chargers is ...

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Smart homes might seem like they would use more electricity. After all, you're adding Wi-Fi-connected devices, sensors, and even voice assistants into your daily routine. But quite surprisingly, when ...

As a general practice, unplugging devices when not in use can help save electricity because nearly all household appliances continue to draw power when in standby or off modes. However ... What's ...

WaterSense aerators and faucets that replace outdated plumbing can save about 700 gallons of water each year, according to the EPA. Based on the EPA's math, that means 45 showers' worth of water saved ...

Kenyans who pay monthly electricity bills have often raised concerns over high charges. Kenya Power has explained the reasons ...

Financial management isn’t just about preparing for retirement or reducing taxes. It’s also about looking for opportunities to save money over time. One way to accomplish this is by saving energy at ...

America’s homes continue to get ‘smarter’ – that is, loaded with smart technology like thermostats that adapt to your schedule, lights that turn off when no one’s in the room and front-door cameras ...