If you’ve never owned or rented a home where you were responsible for reading your electrical meter, it may be a bit confusing. Since the amount you will be charged on your next electrical bill is determined based off the reading you send in, it is important that you record the right numbers. Incorrect numbers [...]
With summer sunshine comes higher electric bills. Those higher electric bills are actually created by two different factors that combine with one another to give consumers a double hit in the pocket book during these months. The two factors are: Increased consumption of electricity and higher rates per unit for that electricity. The higher rates [...]
Most of us are very dependent upon electricity in our homes. We have many appliances and devices that we use every day to provide things such as food preparation, entertainment and other parts of our lifestyle. It is hard to just look at our electric bill and know for certain which devices use the most [...]
When you’re dealing with summer heat and humidity, losing the use of your air conditioner can be miserable. There are several things you can do to make yourself more comfortable in the meantime. Here are ten suggestions that may help you cool off without the use of an air conditioner. Head to downstairs – It [...]
Everyone uses electricity for many different ways everyday. Those little bits of energy used here and there can add up to lots of dollars on your utility bill. Saving electricity and decreasing your utility costs is one of the easiest things you can do. Based on the savings chart at MichaelBlueJay.com, these are some of [...]
Static electricity is something that we can experience in many ways during our day. The problem is that those sparks can be painful, and also very annoying. If we go for a while and don’t get shocked, it is easy to forget how they can be a small form of stress. Still the problem is [...]
Doing home repairs can save you money when they are done correctly and safely. Fixing a hole in a wall or the roof can be very important, but they don’t carry the same risk as dealing with electricity, and the consequences when done wrong. Electrical current can lead to serious injury if you don’t follow [...]
Are you having electrical problems? Do you want to save some money or are you truly interested in learning how to diagnose and fix an electrical problem in your home? Electricity is nothing to mess around with so please be careful before trying any of these tips. We don’t want anyone getting electrocuted out there. [...]
