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Are Flat Screen Televisions Green?

Unless you are ready to give up television altogether (perhaps not a bad idea) you will impact the environment in different ways, depending on the type of television you choose. Here is a breakdown of what is in your television and how it may be impacting the environment. The best choice for a television is the plain old CRT. This was the original standard for television technology before the gorgeous flat screens came along. CRTs use less energy when they are running, and they don’t have anything to do with nitrogen trifluoride, a chemical that is used in the making … Continue reading →

Repair or Replace Part 2–Other Electronics

In my previous blog: “Repair or Replace Part 1—Televisions,” I detailed points to consider when deciding whether or not to throw out large electronics like televisions. This blog will provide tips to consider if you experience the similar situations with other household electronics. COMPUTERS Electronic technicians will tell you (as with televisions) the same general rule of thumb applies: Toss any computer when the repair costs more than half the price of a new one. It only takes turning on the TV (to see the countless number of commercials) or opening a paper (and seeing the countless number of sale … Continue reading →

Repair or Replace Part 1–Televisions

Most of us are savvy shoppers, we’ve heard of (or at times even taken advantage of) pre and post holiday sales where you can find DVD players for $50, TV/VCRs for $89.99 or computers for $99. Let’s face it, in the fluid world of high tech gadgets, it seems if you wait long enough the price on high-end electronics will eventually dip into an affordable range. That’s why whenever my computer, printer or TV breaks I am always faced with the question: “Do I repair it or replace it?” I was faced with this question about six months ago when … Continue reading →

Home Trends—What’s In and What’s Out

I’m used to writing about what’s “in” and “out” in the world of fashion, but I’ve decided to apply the same concept here in the HOME blog. I was inspired to do so after visiting a friend’s home and hearing her ask me if I thought her new granite countertops would ever “go out of style.” (Never mind that she and her husband just forked over more than $40,000 to upgrade their entire kitchen, which included the installation of the shiny granite countertops, new fixtures, and custom made cabinets.) My reply: “If they do, you can send them my way.” … Continue reading →