GUEST POST from Don – Ceiling Fans +

CEILING FANS SAVE ENERGY? + – Calling this Mostly Fake Here is a needed PSA:  I have read a boatload of stories about the value of ceiling fans.  Almost all stories CLAIM that running those fans SAVES MONEY on heating and/or cooling the house.  They CLAIM it can save you 10-15% on your heating/AC bills.  They never (ever) point …
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GUEST POST from Don – Gas-Lighting + (part II)

GAS-LIGHTING + (Part II) I saw this article and immediately realized that it was only slightly true. The Things You Can Do to Survive a Plane CrashDon’t wear leggings. Do keep your shoes on.By Christine Negroni, March 14, 2025, 12:11 PM Christine writes “…what is making people squeamish has little to do with numbers.  Rather it …
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GUEST POST from Don: “44 and 60, Bill”

TWO BURSTS OF AGING (or “44 and 60, Bill”) Pffft!  Thank you Captain Obvious!   Tell me, when did you decide it was worth studying what we all have known since the dawn of civilization?  What we all really want to know iswhy pickle jar lids won’t open,why payments outlast the vehicle,why college kids can’t figure out student …
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GUEST POST from Don: less is MORE?

less is MORE? If “less is MORE,” why aren’t people clamoring for it?   Yet, when people look at products they often buy the item with MORE features, than fewer.  This is true even when the customer has no desire to use the extra feature(s).   When car shopping, you can find some models that come with an …
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