Do you know what to do if the power goes out in your area? Be prepared with these handy tips: If the Lights Go Out If the lights go out, first, determine if there is actually a power outage or if you’re having a problem with your breaker. Click here to learn how! If there
With the start of June, hurricane season is officially here! As forecasters are already warning that the 2013 hurricane season may be more active than normal, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared before a hurricane hits. To prepare for hurricane season, here’s what you should do: Know your homes vulnerability to storm surge, flooding
How are you celebrating the Memorial Day holiday? If you’re hosting a cookout, take some time to make sure your grill is cleaned and prepped for BBQ season—doing so will create more flavorful food and help your grill run properly. Check out these BBQ cleaning tips: Detach and thoroughly clean the burners. Check all burning
Even though it’s only Monday, we’re already thinking about our weekend chores—like doing the laundry. While laundry isn’t the most thrilling task, it’s something we have to do! Next time you toss in a load, try these five ideas to clean up your clothes AND your lifestyle: Use cold water. If you’re using a conventional
Calling all lovebirds: ready or not, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! There are many ways to celebrate the holiday, but we’d like to share a few of our favorite green gift and date ideas. These Valentine’s Day dates will make that special night a little greener and your wallet a little happier: Cook a meal at
Who’s ready for winter? Most of us are settling into a warm summer that seems very interested in flexing its heat muscles early and often. We can’t do anything about the weather, but maybe some cool information and useful ideas might help. If you’re in Texas you already know this, but June set some records
Happy Friday, and happy Mother’s Day weekend! Here’s your weekly recap of all the things we brought your way this past week on Facebook, Twitter and our DE blog. Did you watch The Pitch on AMC on Monday? Our Direct Energy Home Services company was featured in this week’s show! That was a pretty good