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Use a power strip to save money and the environment. Here's the skinny: most of our household appliances will use more electricity over their lifetime when they're turned off than when they're on. TVs, DVD players, coffee makers, stereos and blow dryers all suck energy when plugged in and not in use. But, it's often tricky to remember to go around unplugging things all the time. So, grab a power strip 
CommentsSam commented, on November 7, 2008 at 10:12 a.m.: 
Great question, Linda. You can, in order to save even more energy. What the power strip does best is simply consolidate. One thing plugged in draws less energy when off than five things. Meg commented, on December 4, 2008 at 2:04 p.m.: If you get a power strip with a switch, will that do the job, or do you need to unplug it to work best? Cindy commented, on December 29, 2008 at 12:50 p.m.: This is a great solution from Belkin - check it out: Post a commentYou must be a registered user to post comments. |
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and look around your house for the best place to plug it in. Use it near your entertainment center and flip its switch when it's time for 
Linda commented, on November 7, 2008 at 7:49 a.m.:
Do you need to unplug the power strip as well?