02/03/12

It used to be that when a light bulb burnt out, you had just a handful of choices to replace it. With the wide variety of energy-efficient bulbs out there now, it can be confusing to figure out which one works with which socket. The free smartphone app Light Bulb Finder works with your zip code and lighting needs to instantly recommend energy-efficient bulbs. These bulbs will fit and look right and are the best value. CFL, LED or Halogen? Now you don't have to decide. Visit lightbulbfinder.net for more information.

02/02/12

Even if you can't afford a hybrid car, you can keep track of your tire pressure to increase fuel efficiency. Find out from your car's manual what the maximum pressure is for your tires -- it's usually around 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) for most. Then invest in a tire pressure gauge to make sure each tire has the correct PSI. If any is low, you're decreasing your fuel efficiency. If that's the case, pop some quarters into the air machine at the gas station and fill them up until they reach their maximum PSI.

02/01/12

Ever throw a party and taste the orange and grape soda or cola go from fizzy to flat? Don't just throw them away -- instead, make delicious frozen ice pops from them! Fill a reusable plastic mold with the flat soda, then insert the caps and wooden sticks. Chill according to the package instructions, and you've got delicious frozen treats everyone will love to eat. Yum!