by James Millner Summertime is here! We’re now entering the warmest part of the summer and many of us facing a hard decision: We can stay cool and comfortable in our homes by paying high electric bills due to the cost of running our air conditioners all day long or we can skip the air conditioner and be warm and miserable. Don’t fret, there are some things you can do to keep your house cool while still saving money. If you’re having a hard time paying your electric bill this summer then

Earlier this week, we asked about your best tips for staying cool this summer ; now we’re back with some of our favorite suggestions. Photo by miss karen No A/C? No Problem! So you didn’t give your air conditioner a check up and now it’s misbehaving? You could build a new one , or you could listen to Beelzebuddha’s advice on getting through the summer without an air conditioning unit: I’ve been going without AC this summer. What do I do to beat the heat ? I keep ALL the wind

Here in Southeastern Pennsylvania, we’ve been fortunate enough to have lower-than-normal temperatures so far this summer. I’ve heard many people say how great it’s been to not have to run the air conditioner, especially in these difficult economic times when paying high energy bills is the last thing you want to do. But, if you live in an area where you’re not so lucky and the heat and/or humidity is taking it’s toll on your electricity bills, check out a few things you can do to lessen the bu

Most of us look forward to summer. The warm, sunny weather has a way of putting a smile on one’s face. Sure, it gets hot outdoors, but we can always go inside and cool off courtesy of air conditioning. Air conditioning is nice, but it can cause your electric bill to skyrocket. In warm climates, as much as 70% of total electricity used can be attributed to air conditioning. So it pays to find ways to reduce the amount of time your air conditioner runs. Here are ten things you can do to save