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How to measure hot water use

How to measure hot water use

This post explains how to measure your domestic hot water use. Knowing how much hot water you use can help you size your next water heater.

How To DIY An Off Peak Hot Water Heater [Save Money]

How To DIY An Off Peak Hot Water Heater [Save Money]

How to modify your electric hot water heater to save money by using an electric timer for off peak use with TOU metering.

How Much Energy Does a Clothes Dryer Use? [Surprising Facts You Need To Know]

How Much Energy Does a Clothes Dryer Use? [Surprising Facts You Need To Know]

Dryers are an essential appliance in most homes. They save time and money by drying wet clothes quickly. But do you know how much energy a dryer uses?

How To Make Amazing Crayons With Crayon Molds

How To Make Amazing Crayons With Crayon Molds

Making crayons is a fun and frugal family activity. In this post I show you how to make crayons with crayon molds and a toaster oven.

Sense Energy Monitor Review- How to Install & One Man’s Experience

Sense Energy Monitor Review- How to Install & One Man’s Experience

Comprehensive review of what it's like to buy a sense energy monitor and use it to detect devices in your house. I summarize our first month using it.