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The best ways of making our businesses and homes more energy efficient are the ones which cost little or nothing to implement and do not effect the comfort of our environment or the use of devices we rely on. One of the devices most commonly used in people's daily lives, computers, are a significant source of energy consumption. But, it's not like we're going to start using them less or stop using them altogether to save energy either. Fortunately when it comes to computers there is a painless, cost-effective solution; use laptops instead of desktops whenever possible.

We are used to checking the tires, batteries, windshield wiper blades, and getting our cars in for service appointments to prepare them for the cold winter months. It's a knowledge that is passed along from generation to generation or in some cases auto mechanic to car owner. It's been ingrained into us how important it is to winterize your car every year. But did you know that it's important to winterize our homes as well? You could save a significant amount money on winter energy bills by taking the right steps. To get started, here's an article from Inhabitat containing a list of 10 steps you can take to help make your home more energy efficient this winter. http://inhabitat.com/10-easy-tips-to-cut-your-home-energy-bill-this-winter/