4+ hour, 40+ min ago   (626+ words) Electric bills have a way of creeping up quietly, like a cat on a countertop. One day you glance at the bill and think, "Surely this can't be mine." But unless someone plugged in a cotton candy machine while you…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1044+ words) Gov. Kathy Hochul wants your household to become part of a "virtual power plant" to help ease strain on the electric grid. Grid operators call this "demand response," and it's a well-established practice among large commercial and industrial companies. During…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (507+ words) You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does all of that come from? I know I emptied all pockets, and I'm certain I did not wash a…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (821+ words) Everyday Cheapskate: This piece of money-saving advice saved me and my bank account'syracuse.com Everyday Cheapskate: This piece of money-saving advice saved me and my bank account Dear Mary: Several years ago, I began following your advice to use cash,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (183+ words) Syracuse, NY " Residents looking to save money on their utility bills are invited to attend a free workshop later this month to learn about energy-saving tips, discover available programs and take home a free weatherizing kit. The session on Jan....

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (709+ words) There's a certain chill that no amount of layers can fix, the kind that creeps up your sleeves, numbs your fingers, and makes you wonder if your blood type is iced tea. That's when I reach for one of my…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (604+ words) Apparently, I'm a slow learner. I can't think of another reason it took years to associate my sons' and husband's itchy skin problems with the dryer sheets I used. While we didn't experience respiratory problems that are often associated with…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (479+ words) If I've heard from one reader, I've heard from one thousand -- all with the same problem: wadded-up sheets. I feel their pain because I have suffered this problem as well. So annoying. It can happen in the clothes washer but…...