If you want to curb your energy use and your bills, take a look at your usage of these five appliances that are likely adding to your costs.

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Q: We are buying an older home, about 60 years old. My brother-in-law says we should get the electrical system replaced because it is old and underpowered. It has fuses and he says circuit breakers ...