If there's one thing that we hate, it's wasting power with vampire transformer sucking in electricity even if devices aren't plugged in. There's just a lot of wasted energy, which can be saved if you find a solution to managing your power cords effectively. Here are a few solutions to cut down on those power-sucking cords.
Even though solar power is already helping to create greener energy, we still have a long way to go before we can stop depending on fossil fuels. This solar-powered lamp uses a very simple idea, which could be used by a bunch of other devices.
It's a given that we waste a lot of water in the bathroom, most notably in the shower. We heat up water and it goes down the drain. There have been some systems that recycle and reuse this gray water in other ways, but all in all, no real benchmark.
All of the transformers plugged into your power sockets consume electricity, even when they aren't charging up your gadgets. That's why it's so important to find a way to manage them effectively, by unplugging them or by just turning off the power bar. But what if there was a better way?
It's no secret that we create quite a bit of waste by living in our homes. There must be some way of recycling all of that waste efficiently. That's what Faltazi Lab tackled in their latest project. The Ekokook is a kitchen for a sustainable future.
Although this isn't yet a fully developed application for homes, it might become at some point in the future. We were really amazed at how this Japanese machine could turn discarded paper into toilet paper.
We really like saving money and helping our readers save money. Times are tough, and every dollar saved is a dollar that you can use somewhere else. In this post, our editors at Unplggd have put together their list of the best ways to save money around your home. Read on to find out more!
With everyone going bonkers over OLEDs, it seems like LEDs are already yesterday's news. That's not so, because a company just recently came up with a way of hacking LEDs using nanotechnology.
Water heaters haven't changed much over the last 50 years, but it looks like Gorenje has come up with an interesting solution. Their latest Tiki water heaters are high tech and double as heat pumps.
It's no secret that running the air conditioner eats up a lot of juice during the summer. It's also quite evident that room-based ACs use less power than central AC. The only surprise is by how much!
You'd think that this is just a hunk of wood, but you'd be wrong. The Pause Heater looks amazing, but heating isn't the only thing it does. There is a lot more to this hunk of wood than just heat.
In the race to finding the greenest way to illuminate our nights, a new company has come up with a new refinement of old technology to serve our needs. Will it be enough to save you even more money? Find out after the jump.
With the rapidly plunging temperatures, it's certain that most of us have already abandoned using our patios, unless you're in a warmer state. Let's face it, patios are great for BBQs and hosting parties. It just bums us out when we can't use them anymore...
Everyone knows that using a programmable thermostat is a must if you heat during winters. The trouble is that most people don't know how to program them or they just don't do it. Most of the costs of these thermostats is offset within a year, making them ideal to save some money this winter...
Winter will soon be upon us and temperatures are starting to plunge for most of us. Unless you're living in California or Florida, you'll soon be getting ready to see some snow, if you haven't already. With everyone trying to save money, there are a couple of cheap ways to keep your place warm...
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