Slash High Electric Bills: The Key to Savings This Winter

Trying to keep your utility bills low isn't easy at the best of times, but it can be much more difficult during the holidays when you're home more often than normal. Whether you're hosting holiday parties for the whole family, or everyone is simply home from school and work for the week between Christmas and New Year's, your December energy bill can skyrocket. According to a recent CNET survey, 80% of adults are already stressed about utility bills, but the culprit behind your sky-high power bill might be surprising.

You might think your TV, coffee maker and game console are completely off, but you're wrong. While the power switch may be off, if they're plugged in, they're still silently sucking power 24 ...