Meghan Potts

Senior Copywriter

Meghan is the senior writer at Vivint and has worked in the tech industry for five-plus years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in editing from Brigham Young University. When Meghan’s not working, she can be found reading, traveling, eating, and participating in most other clichéd, yet enjoyable, activities. You can contact Meghan via email at meghan.potts@vivint.com.

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lifestyle   05/09/2012
by Meghan Potts

Spring is officially here, which means I’ve been spending my nights and weekends dusting and using cleansers like a madwoman. Last night as I scrubbed the caulking around the bathtub (a truly disgusting job), I began to wonder what the … …read more

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lifestyle   05/02/2012
by Meghan Potts

I bought my car new about five years ago. (I was so proud—it was my first purchase as a college grad.) Anyway, shortly after I purchased it, I drove to Idaho with my then 10-year-old sister who also happened to … …read more

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green   04/25/2012
by Meghan Potts

I usually don’t wash my car in the winter. I’d like to say this is because I’m trying to save water and help the environment, but mostly it’s because it usually snows or rains 10 seconds after I wash it, … …read more

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green, Uncategorized   04/18/2012
by Meghan Potts

Earth Day is almost here! In fact, since it’s just around the corner, you might be wondering what you can do to get involved. Because as author Wendell Barry so famously said, “The earth is what we all have in … …read more

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green, safety, Uncategorized   04/11/2012
by Meghan Potts

As spring gets into full swing, many of us will undoubtedly be coming out of winter hibernation and getting into our yards again. Whether you’re gardening, maintaining your lawn, or working with fruit trees, you’re most likely going to be … …read more

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We all know that gas prices are soaring. In fact, according to Business Week, the average cost of a gallon of gas as of today (April 4, 2012) is $3.92. And that’s not the worst part. The Chicago Tribune predicts … …read more

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green, tech, Uncategorized   03/28/2012
by Meghan Potts

I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors: that a Prius has a greater environmental impact than a Hummer. That hybrid cars don’t get better gas mileage. The list goes on and on. But is there truth to these accusations, or are … …read more

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safety   03/21/2012
by Meghan Potts

Did you ever play those games where you answer a series of “what if” questions? One that inevitably comes up is, “What is the one thing that you would save in your house if it caught on fire?” My answer … …read more

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green   03/14/2012
by Meghan Potts

Green cars are a hot topic nowadays (as we discussed in my last post about the different types of green cars). But one of the questions I hear most often is, “Will buying me a green car really save me … …read more

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green   03/07/2012
by Meghan Potts

Cars are a mystery to me. Partially because my husband generally takes care of them and partially because I don’t have a scientific or mathematical bone in my body so their inner workings are totally baffling. However, my car is … …read more

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