3/10/11

Broken vacuums, VCRs and table fans are just a few items that seem destined for the trash heap when they can't be repaired. Instead, bring them to any Best Buy store to have them recycled free of charge. Best Buy stores are taking the lead in electronics recycling by accepting a wide variety of items, ranging from cell phones to broken TVs. Visit Bestbuy.com to see a complete list and recycle away!

3/9/11

There are lots of water filtration systems in the marketplace today, making it very confusing to know which ones are right for you. Go online and use a reputable third party source to find your filter. Publications like Good Housekeeping and Consumer Reports test and research all types of filters and make their top picks based on their findings.

3/8/11

We all know we shouldn't leave our cell phone charger in the wall when it's not charging anything because it still uses power. So take the extra step to unplug other rechargeable items from the wall when they're fully charged, like electric toothbrushes, shavers, cordless drills and battery rechargers for items like digital cameras. Not only will this save energy; it will help extend the life of the rechargeable battery.