It’s that time again; the coldest weeks of the year are upon us. For some lucky folks, this means they can turn off the air conditioning. But for the rest of us, it’s a time of soaring energy bills. And the bigger your home is, the higher those bills will soar. There are several ways …
When we think about technology in our homes, we usually think about the eye-catching things. We talk about the latest game console, or our brand-new 70-inch LCD TV. Rivers of ink have been used printing articles about each successive generation of iPhone. All of this makes sense. After all, entertainment and media occupy a disproportionately …
These days, technology is changing every aspect of how we live our lives. The best and most obvious example is your smartphone. As little as 15 years ago, smartphones were just a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye. Nowadays, everyone has one, and we use them for all kinds of everyday tasks. By the time you’re …
When you’re looking for kitchen appliances, there are a few brands that stand out. For mixers in particular, the go-to option is KitchenAid. Their machines are used in professional kitchens, and will mix anything under the sun. Unfortunately, even a cheap KitchenAid is expensive. For all but the most dedicated bakers, it’s simply not worth …
Summer is quickly approaching, and for many of us, that means the return of hot, oppressive weather. Thankfully, we have access to air conditioning, without which modern life would not be possible. We can go inside on a 95-degree day, set the thermostat to 70, and relax in front of the vent. But air conditioning …