http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Stephen+Clayton Automotive Stephen Clayton Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298665&ca=Automotive With gasoline prices setting new records for all-time highs and the threat of their upward soar continuing, everyone's looking to get better mileage and save money at the pumps. Keep reading for 8 simple and low-cost ways you can reduce your gas spending today. 1. Buy a hybrid Easier said than done,... Home Management Stephen Clayton Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=285696&ca=Home+Management Like the name implies, solar water heaters use energy from the sun to heat water. Initially, the cost of a solar water heater is high, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long term. In this article, we'll discuss the costs associated with solar water heaters, how they work and how to ins... Home Management Stephen Clayton Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=240465&ca=Home+Management According to the U.S. Department of Energy, one third of the heat loss in the average American home is a result of poorly sealed windows and doors. To help keep heat in your house and money in your wallet, use these 7 tips to insulate and weatherproof your doors and windows today. 1. Reseal the gaps... Home Management Stephen Clayton Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=235840&ca=Home+Management When you plug into today's energy-efficient appliances, you'll enjoy huge long-term savings. So, are your appliances at home "green?" No, we're not talking about the classic avocado green from the 1970s, but green as in eco-friendly and energy efficient. All the discussion and buzz surrounding produ... Home Management Stephen Clayton Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=233411&ca=Home+Management If you live in a region where the intensity of summer heat results in alarming energy bills, you may be one of the many who dreads the end of Spring. However, you can keep your home cool without running an air conditioner day and night. In this article, you'll learn how to stay comfortable in the su... Home Management Stephen Clayton Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=231611&ca=Home+Management No, you don't have to put a brick in your toilet tank or install any flushing rules in your house, but yes, you can still save money with your toilet usage. Did you know that the average old-model toilet uses about 5 gallons of water per flush? With 4 people flushing 5 times a day, that's 100 gallon... Home Management Stephen Clayton Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=229613&ca=Home+Management Installing and maintaining your caulking and weatherstripping is an easy and affordable way to keep your energy costs low. Essentially, weatherstripping or caulking works to seal the gaps around your windows and doors. It keeps them leak-free, meaning the hot or conditioned air stays inside, while t...