Coupling a fan or air circulator with your air conditioning system can save up to 20 percent on your energy bills without sacrificing comfort. The EPA states that heating and cooling make up 49 percent of the average energy bill. Using an air circulator will increase air flow throughout the room, allowing you to raise the thermostat on your cooling system. For each degree raised, you can save five percent off your electric bill, according to the Southface Energy Institute. Read more >>

In the event of a ruptured pipe, it is not uncommon for some people to panic. But anyone can perform emergency leak repairs, helping to prevent further damage until a professional can fix the problem. According to the EPA, fixing a known leak can save the average homeowner 11,000 gallons of water a year. If you happen to find excess water in your home due to a leak, perform the following steps… Read more >>

At some point in their life, nearly everyone will take a step back to admire a newly painted or carpeted room in their home or that brand new car in their driveway. In fact, according to a recent survey, three-quarters of respondents admit that they love that “new car” smell, and more than two in five say they enjoy the smell of new carpeting. But as enjoyable as these smells may be, are people really aware what’s under their noses? Read more >>

While some “burger purists” would argue that the only condiments a burger requires are ketchup, mustard and a few pickles, other more adventurous “burger aficionados” enjoy spicing things up. Omaha Steaks Executive Chef Karl Marsh offers this recipe for his “Shanghai Burger,” which takes the burger to the next level. Read more >>

As spring slowly drifts toward summer, many homeowners and apartment dwellers will embrace big cleaning projects. In fact, 75 percent of Americans make spring cleaning a part of their seasonal routine, according to a 2008 survey conducted by the Spring Cleaning Survey by the Soap and Detergent Association. Read more >>