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Eco-Friendly Swaps That Save Money

Going green doesn’t have to mean spending more. The idea that eco-friendly choices always cost extra misses the many swaps ...
After smoking more than 115 pounds of pork shoulder (plus chicken breasts, salmon, corn and pork chops), we feel confident ...
That’s exactly what awaits at Meadowthorpe Antique Mall in Lexington, Kentucky – a marathon treasure hunt cleverly disguised as a casual shopping destination. Antique stores are remarkable things – ...
That’s exactly what awaits at Meadowthorpe Antique Mall in Lexington, Kentucky – a treasure-hunting expedition masquerading as a simple shopping trip. Antique stores are time machines without the ...
Google recently ended its support for early Nest Learning Thermostat models, highly limiting their functionality. Last week ...
When it gets cold out, most people are tempted to crank the heat up, but there are more economical ways to heat your house during the winter months.
As of last month, the older Nest Thermostats have effectively died, as Google has pulled the plug on most of their features. While many will end up replacing the decade-old hardware, a clever new ...
Supporters say the voluntary program could help stabilize the grid and lower costs, but some lawmakers call it government ...
Smart thermostats allow you to remotely control your home's temperature and heating schedule. Used properly, they can potentially save you money on your heating bills and reduce your boiler's ...
A new open source project gives users a second chance to control their older Nests remotely without Google's help.
Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas including investing, insurance portfolio management, finance and accounting, personal investment and financial ...