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Choosing a Bundle Package for Home Communication Services

When you’re setting up utilities at your apartment, it might make sense to choose a “bundle package,” in which you get your telephone, television and Internet service all from the same company. Here’s some more information to help you compare your options and decide whether to obtain your home communication services all from one provider.
Gas vs. Electric: What are the Differences?

Some people swear by gas cooking; others are perfectly happy with their electric appliances. Knowing the differences between the two just might help you, however, when evaluating apartment units. While you may not have a particular preference, living with a gas or electric service could affect your monthly utility bills in different ways.
A Guide to New Light Bulb Options

U.S. legislation is phasing out the traditional incandescent light bulb: by 2014, for the most part, you won’t even be able to find them in stores. But you may have already decided you want to get rid of your traditional light bulbs by replacing them with energy-saving alternatives.
Who Turned Out the Lights? A Circuit Breaker Orientation

Many states require landlords to provide tenants access to the power box that controls electricity to their apartment unit. Depending on the age, size, and construction of your apartment, you may have access to your own circuit breaker or fuse box.
Checklist for Setting Up Apartment Utilities

Setting up apartment utilities is a very important step in the moving process. Without utilities, you can forget about taking a hot shower, turning on the lights or catching your favorite TV show.
Should You Consider a Hybrid Car?

If you’ve ever watched in disbelief as the price to fill your car’s gas tank goes up… and up… and up, then you might be interested in the advantages of a hybrid car. Hybrid vehicles use an electric motor to power the car in certain driving situations, such as during highway driving.
Should You Switch to "Cell Phone Only" Service in Your Apartment?

Now that cell phones are affordable and nearly ubiquitous, paying for a landline in your apartment can seem like an unnecessary expense. Cell phones are fantastic, but they aren’t perfect, and traditional phone service still retains a few reliable benefits. Consider these situations before you decide to lose your landline.
Winter Safety Tips for Heating Your Apartment

Even if you’ve already prepared your apartment for winter, you may need to take extra measures to keep warm in the cold season. The fire inside isn’t going to be delightful, however, if you fail to take proper safety precautions, as well.
Comparing Fixed Versus Variable Rates for Apartment Utilities

Even before you move into a new apartment, you’ll need to deal with setting up the utilities for it. (That way, the lights will be on when you move in!
Using a Programmable Thermostat in Your Apartment

Even the most comfortable apartment can benefit from a programmable thermostat to regulate the temperature. You can program the thermostat to keep the temperature higher in the summer or lower in the winter to save energy and money when you’re out of the apartment.