ENERGY EFFICIENCY TIP OF THE MONTH
About 76% of the sunlight that shines on standard double-pane windows enters the home as heat. Use blinds, curtains, or other window coverings to keep sunlight, and the heat it produces, out of your home on warm days. Source: Energy.gov
Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 3/4 c. mayonnaise 8 oz. block cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. sour cream 1 c. shredded white cheddar 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan 14 oz. can artichoke hearts; drained, chopped 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère 10 oz. frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. lemon zest Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until fully combined and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking dish and smooth top with spatula. Top with more shredded white cheddar. Bake until bubbly and slightly golden, about 30 minutes. If you’d like a more golden top, broil on high for 2 minutes. Serve with crispy bread, for dipping.
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May is National Electrical Safety Month Everyday residential electrical safety starts with your home outlets. It can be easy to take for granted the importance of these devices you see around your home every day. Get to know your safety devices and how they are designed to protect you.
Know Your Safety Devices Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI)
AFCI
PROTECTED
AFCIs are available as a circuit breaker and receptacle. AFCIs protect your home from electrical fires that could result from an equipment failure or malfunction.
Surge Protective Devices (SPD)
SPDs protect against surges that can critically damage your electrical system and devices. Surges are usually caused by severe weather events or malfunctioning equipment.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI
GFCIs are available as a circuit breaker and receptacle. GFCIs protect you from electric shock near areas where water and electricity could come in contact.
Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRR)
TRR
TRRs work like normal receptacles but they include an internal shutter system to block unwanted objects from getting inserted into the outlets. Any foreign object in a receptacle could potentially cause an electrical fire.
Source: Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
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