Grus IoT

Intro You sit down at the kitchen table, open your electric bill, and wonder: why did the electric bill double in one month? Last month you paid around $120. This month? $240. Same house, same people, no obvious new gadgets humming away in the background—so how could it jump so suddenly? The first thought many people have is, “The utility company must have made a mistake.” That’s not impossible, but in reality, sudden spikes like this usually start closer to home. U.S. households see big bill swings most often in the summer and winter, when heating or cooling quietly dominates energy use. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that heating and cooling account for more than 50% of residential electricity consumption . When those systems run longer—even for just a couple of weeks—the impact on the bill can be dramatic. Before we assume there’s a hidden electrical fault or a billing error, it’s worth asking the simplest question first: what season are we in? Step 1 – W...

  As the days get shorter and cooler, your lawn is getting ready for winter. Fall is the season that decides whether your grass will come back thick, green, and healthy in spring—or thin, patchy, and full of weeds. The good news? With a little fall lawn care, you can set your yard up for success. Know Your Lawn Type Not all grass is the same, and your fall lawn care depends on what’s growing in your yard. Cool-season grasses  (like Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue) grow best in northern states. They love the cool weather and do most of their growing in fall. This is the time to feed, seed, and repair them. Warm-season grasses  (like Bermuda, St. Augustine, and zoysia) are common in southern states. They slow down as fall arrives. Your focus here is on protecting them from frost and keeping them healthy through dormancy. Tip for beginners : If you’re not sure what type of grass you have, take a look at your lawn in fall. If it’s turning brown while your neighbor’s ...