Tips & Tricks

Your Guide to Success: Useful tips and tricks to make things easier.

What is ENERGY STAR?

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You see ENERGY STAR® Certified thrown around on all types of products, but do you know what it means? ENERGY STAR certified products save you energy in the simplest form, but we’re here to dive deeper. ENERGY STAR is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information on products. The EPA […]

What to Look For in an Outdoor TV

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Outdoor TV Shopping Guide Thinking about buying an outdoor TV to enjoy more time outside? Determining where your TV will be placed and how you’d like to use it will help you find the best one for your needs. These days, outdoor TVs come with a wide range of options – sunlight recommendations, IP ratings, […]

Perfect TV Size

Perfect TV Size

When shopping for a new TV, one of the first questions you need to ask yourself is, “what size do I want?” While some will say “the bigger, the better,” that isn’t always the best option. Did you know there’s an actual formula for how big your screen should be? Well, there is, and we’re […]

Is it okay to use an indoor TV outside?

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Do you really need an outdoor TV? On a beautiful summer day, you may be tempted to take your TV outside to watch a sports game that you don’t want to miss. However, that’s not a good idea. Indoor televisions are meant for just that – the indoors. They are not crafted to weather the […]

Don’t let leftovers go to waste.

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Instead of throwing out old leftovers, compost what you can. By composting, food waste is diverted from going to the landfill where they would eventually break down and be emitted as methane into the atmosphere. In fact, every year, food loss and waste in the US is equal to the annual CO2 emissions of 42 […]

The 411 on Blue Light

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What is blue light? The sun contains all colors of light, which each emits different levels of energy. Red light has longer wavelengths gives off less energy, while blue light has shorter wavelengths and gives off more energy. Blue light is everywhere, and while you primarily get your exposure to blue light from the sun, […]

Perfect Movie Night

Perfect Movie Night

It’s getting colder, and we’re ready to huddle up on the couch and watch our favorite classic movie – or maybe even the newest blockbuster. We’ve got the perfect how-to for throwing an at-home movie night that will rival any trip to the theater. You’ll need the basics to get started: An Element television – […]