http://factoidz.com/experts-in/utilities/ utilities articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-reduce-wasted-power-costs-by-eliminating-phantom-loads/ Americans use electrical power at an unprecedented rate. In fact, per capita, Americans use more power than any other nation in the world. We have become a gluttonous and wasteful nation, to the detriment of... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-perform-a-diy-home-energy-use-audit.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-life/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-organize-your-financial-life/ Every one struggles with financial burdens, and everyone wants financial freedom.  I have had my share of ends and outs and troubles concerning our household finances from one time to another.  I have found some things to be tried and true, and I will share them with you. First of all, it is im... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-organize-your-financial-life.jpg http://factoidz.com/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat/ http://factoidz.com/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat/ Did you know that the average American family spends in excess of $2,200 every year to heat and cool their homes? Did you know that you could reduce your heating and cooling cost by 9 percent by installing and using a programmable, digit... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/reduce-the-cost-of-heating-and-cooling-your-home-install-a-programmable-digital-thermostat.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home/ http://factoidz.com/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home/ Conserving electricity in a house is not that difficult. However, our needs have increased exponentially. The advancement in technology is adding new gadgets to the existing pile day after day; only to increase the electricity consumption. There are many ways to cut down on the daily electricity cos... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-can-i-be-more-efficient-with-my-energy-and-electricity-use-at-home.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-i-hope-to-lower-my-heating-bill/ http://factoidz.com/how-i-hope-to-lower-my-heating-bill/ Last month our gas bill was over $260. I live in Georgia, and for the most part this year we have had a fairly mild temperatures during the day, but when the sun goes down at night it gets very cold here some nights. My fingers are cold as I type out this article, but I refuse to turn on the gas log... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-i-hope-to-lower-my-heating-bill.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-lower-your-electric-bill/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-lower-your-electric-bill/ Electric bills are outrageous, we all know that. After moving into our new apartment, my fiancee and I discovered a few easy things that will literally screech your electric meter to a halt. You can even test the results and see for yourself right this second! Do this: Locate your electric ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-lower-your-electric-bill.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-you-could-save-money-by-switching-to-a-prepaid-cell-phone-service/ http://factoidz.com/how-you-could-save-money-by-switching-to-a-prepaid-cell-phone-service/ Cell phones can be expensive.  With so many companies and so many different plans, it can be confusing to navigate your way to the best deal on the market.  This article will discuss a simple solution that could save you money.  That solution is prepaid cellular service.  Prepaid service is simp... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-you-could-save-money-by-switching-to-a-prepaid-cell-phone-service.jpg http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid/ http://factoidz.com/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid/ I've dreamed of living off the grid for years. I've read how-to books about building root-cellars, passive solar heating, alternative home construction, and grey-water recycling. From my research, I know there are people out there who've managed to live off the grid quite happily for years. But how ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/is-it-possible-to-produce-your-own-energy-and-live-off-the-grid.jpg http://factoidz.com/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating/ http://factoidz.com/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating/ Here are ten ways to heat your home more efficiently and cost-effectively this winter: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/10-ideas-for-more-efficient-winter-heating.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater/ Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST utilities http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-install-your-own-radiant-heater.jpg