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Jan 8, 2004

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Reducing Your Utility Bills, Not Your Bank Account

Once again it is the dark and chilly time of year – the time when we gag, gasp and pass out when confronted with utility bills. When it comes to energy consumption, we pay in every way possible. So conserving energy will not only help the environment but save our bank accounts from extinction as well. But many tips folks give you for conserving energy aren’t all that cost effective or realistic in the short term. Sure, we’d love to reinsulated our homes, buy new water heaters, replace all our major appliances with newer, more efficient models and protect the environment, saving money in our later years. It would be grand to build or rebuild in a super-energy efficient eco-friendly way or even go off-grid. Maybe one day I’ll be able to do that. But my problem is a bit more urgent. After all, if I had the money to reinsulate, remodel or rebuild my home and replace all my appliances, I wouldn’t be worried about what the utility bill is costing me. So how can a cash-strapped non-construction worker reduce those energy costs? Read on to find out.

By: April Kelley

Reducing Your Utility Bills, Not Your Bank Account II

This is the second installment of the article about saving on utility bills. We move to the biggest consumer of energy - heating and cooling the home. Here are a few tips to keep you frugally cozy this winter.

By: April Kelley

Reducing Your Utility Bills, Not Your Bank Account III

The final installment of the energy and money saving article series. This article talks about the seond biggest and the trickiest of all the energy users - household appliances. You'll be surprised where you can save.

By: April Kelley

WARMING WITH COLOR and TEXTURE

By thinking in terms of what makes you feel warm and cozy you can find the colors of warmth.

By: Barbara Brice

Plants & Animals

Pass up the Poinsettias!

Try something different this holiday season, pass up the poinsettias and enjoy these lovely substitutes.

By: Diana Morgan

Starting with Seeds, part 2

Starting with seeds, part2 looks at the many aspects of seed growing, from planting the seeds, temperature and water requirements, positioning of the fluorescent lights to transplanting and hardening off outdoors. None of these factors are difficult to learn, but to succeed you need to know what to expect. If you are unfamiliar with terms such as "watering from below", "bottom heat", and "cotyledons" then this article is for you. You will also find useful information such as how seedlings germinate by color, a link to a great seed raising guide, and an indept explanation of how to succesfully water seedlings. Learn about selecting seeds, timing, sowing, transplanting, growing on, and hardening off.

By: Kenneth Joergensen

Travel

Spirit of Online Business in Washington State

Internet business in Washington State is alive and well.

By: Jerri Brooker

Music

Karaoke Resolutions

Thousands of people make resolutions every year, mostly about quitting smoking, losing weight, etc. Here, I present 10 resolutions many karaoke enthusiasts should be making this year.

By: Hilary Williams

Sports

Good News, Bad News - Pacific Division

A brief discussion of each team's situation.

By: Gregory Broome

Visual & Performing Arts

Icon In A Temple

This is a story about an Australian artist who has made it into the International Artistic Arena. She talks about the trials and tribulations of an artist in a friendly and humerous way.

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