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While your refrigerator may not use as much energy as your air conditioner, it can still put a dent in your electricity bills. According to The California Energy Commission, a refrigerator consumes 13.7 percent of a household's energy costs. By making a few simple changes, however, you can reduce the amount of energy your refrigerator uses and extend its life. Here is some advice on how to make your refrigerator more efficient:

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but so often, by the time you wake up for work, you're scrambling just to grab a cup of coffee on your way out the door. Hitting snooze on your alarm might feel like the right thing to do, but can leave your stomach growling at you for sustenance. 

We have all heard of it before- freezer burn. Many of us have experienced a loss of our frozen goods due to it. Freezer burn can discolor our food. Freezer items will be covered in frost, and dried out in certain areas.  But what exactly is freezer burn, and how can we prevent it?

When you get home from a long day at the office, the last thing you probably want to think about is cooking - after all, ordering takeout is so much easier! However, getting your food delivered all the time doesn't just get expensive, it isn't very healthy either. If you plan ahead and figure out a system that works for you, making meals at home doesn't have to be a pain in the neck. Here are four ways to make cooking fast and easy:

Restaurants are notorious for serving oversized portions, so it can be difficult to stay on your diet while eating out. But that doesn't mean you have to give up dining out completely. Eating at home every night can get monotonous. Here is some useful advice on how to avoid overeating at restaurants: