Liz Pauley - Articles

Liz Pauley is a staff writer for ranchrevival.com, a website devoted to owners of ranch style houses, old and new.

Stop Wasting Money on Higher Cooling Bills!

If you could put more money in your pocket, this summer, would you? Well, you can, by lowering your cooling bill. Chances are, it's higher than it needs to be. You'll be surprised at what you can save. No sacrifice required. Check out these quick and easy maintenance tips that... Read

By: Liz Pauley | 28/06/2007 | Home Improvement

Summer Water Use Tips That Save You Money!

Unless you live in the permanently arid Southwest, summer usually means more water use and higher water and sewer bills. Even if you draw water from a well, the increased water use also means higher electric bills and more wear on the pump. But for many, this summer, the concern... Read

By: Liz Pauley | 10/06/2007 | Home Improvement

Hidden Electrical Hazards - Check Your Grounded Outlets

Shock hazards and warranty issues. If you live in an older house, you may be shocked, literally, to discover that your "grounded" (three-pronged) electrical outlets are not really grounded, after all. This article describes why that's a dangerous situation, how to tell if your outlets are really grounded, and what... Read

By: Liz Pauley | 03/06/2007 | Home Improvement