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What Moved Us From the Land of Plenty to Unease? Nov. 05, 2024
During a visit to one of our supermarkets, a French friend looked over a long shelf of apples. Seein... Read More
11 Things You Should Never Plug Into a Power Strip Aug. 08, 2023
Faithful readers will recall I've written on this subject in the past. Today, with proof that "teach... Read More
8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electricity Bill Feb. 21, 2023
The mail arrives. The electric bill is right on top. Shove it to the bottom of the stack. Finally, h... Read More
Heat Bringing High-Cost Utility Bills Oct. 02, 2022
Dear Annie: For the past two years, I've lived in my apartment complex without issues except for my ... Read More
6 15-Minute Projects to Get Your Utility Bill to Rock Bottom Nov. 02, 2021
Here's some good news: At least 120 utility companies have lowered electric, gas or water rates due ... Read More
Store Extension Cords and Hoses for Easy Use Sep. 16, 2021
Dear James: I am a do-it-yourself type of guy. It always is frustrating trying to untangle extension... Read More
Newsom Won the Recall Vote, but California's Problems Remain Sep. 15, 2021
Having won a smashing victory in his recall battle, California Gov. Gavin Newsom can bask in his rou... Read More
Biden Wants to Kill 80% of America's Energy Feb. 02, 2021
When giving speeches and talking to audiences, I've often been struck by how few Americans, even tho... Read More
Study and Follow Code Precisely When Doing Home Electrical Projects Dec. 17, 2020
Dear James: We are converting our family room into a bedroom and laundry room. I am pretty handy and... Read More
Watt's Up? Sep. 02, 2020
Tonight, take a tour through your house with all the lights out. See all those digital clocks and gl... Read More
More Juice! Aug. 05, 2020
Was the power on in your house this morning? If so, thank fossil fuels! A few parts of America do ge... Read More
Various Types of Electrical Circuit Protectors Feb. 06, 2020
Dear James: My children are getting old enough to use small electrical appliances, radios, etc. Can ... Read More
Plan Your Bathroom Remodeling in the Proper Sequence Nov. 07, 2019
Dear James: We are planning a do-it-yourself project to add another bathroom for the children. What ... Read More
'The Current War: Director's Cut': Lighting Up With Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon Oct. 25, 2019
"The Current War" is an elegantly made movie about the late-19th century battle between Thomas Ediso... Read More
Koi Pond Fish Kill Jun. 12, 2019
I was gone for most of Memorial Day. When I got home, something strange was happening in my pond. Ma... Read More
Finally! At Last! Protection Against EMP! Apr. 09, 2019
For years now, we have been warned that rogue states — particularly North Korea — could ... Read More
On Climate Threat, States Refuse to Surrender Sep. 11, 2018
As large parts of America burn or drown under weird weather conditions made more extreme by global w... Read More
Eliminate, Don't Expand, Electric Vehicle Credit Jun. 21, 2018
For manufacturers of electric vehicles, you might expect the accomplishment of moving their 200,000t... Read More
Who Turned Off the Lights? May. 15, 2018
Is anyone paying attention to the crisis that is going on in our electric power markets? Over the pa... Read More
The Sleeping Tyrant Sep. 10, 2017
Dear Annie: When he is awake, my husband is a mild-mannered person who rarely raises his voice. He i... Read More
