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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Katrina Harper-Lewis

This $30 Smart Buy Will Prevent 'Phantom Energy' Loss and Reduce Your Household Bills, According to Electricity Experts

Blue living room with TV and computer.

As we all contend with recent gas and oil price hikes, finding ways to save money on our day-to-day spend becomes all the more important. And according to experts, many of us are literally throwing money away on 'phantom energy' – energy consumed by household devices left on standby when not in use.

But, thankfully, the experts have one very easy and affordable fix – a smart power strip. It looks just like a regular multi-outlet power strip but has one big difference. They detect when your devices are not in use and auto shut them down, which can help you slash energy bills.

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