Will you be getting away from the daily grind this summer? Before you jump in the car for a road trip or board a plane to a faraway destination, Do Your Part at home to conserve energy and money while you’re away. Here is my checklist for going green — before you go.
(1) Turn Down The Water Heater
One of the...
August is all about warm weather travel. Those who haven’t taken a vacation yet will try to squeeze one in. Those who can’t afford to take a lot of time off will look forward to getting out of town for the long Labor Day weekend.
And whether you’re going on a multi-week vacation to a far-off locale or just taking a long weekend getaway,...
WASHINGTON — Before a person goes on vacation, several things must happen to prove that taking time off is the only way to maintain sanity.
In addition, the longer the vacation, the longer the list of, shall we say, encouraging signs.
If you’re just going on a three-day weekend, then you might get off nearly scot-free.
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How do you mark summer’s arrival? Do you stock up on suntan lotion? Buy yourself a new beach bag? Maybe you’re thinking about a summer vacation and planning where and when you’ll go. You’ve probably already sent in the deposits and medical forms for your children’s camps and signed everyone up for swimming lessons.
But have you given any...
