Easy Solutions to Home Energy Waste

Posted on: 19 October 2015

If you have decided to try heating with wood for the first time and have purchased or plan to purchase a freestanding wood stove to use with your masonry flue, you have probably already completed some research on the subject. No doubt, you have probably been reading about how to choose the right wood to burn and how to make sure it is probably seasoned. You may have also spent a considerable amount of time researching wood stove types to determine which one will best suit your particular heating needs.
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Posted on: 3 September 2015

When buying or renting a home, one of the questions you'll have to ask yourself involves getting a water softener. You might struggle with this question a bit, since the net benefit of a softener isn't easily observed. On top of that, the monthly expense or purchase price of a new unit isn't all that attractive. However, in quite a few situations, getting a water softener is one of the smartest choices you can make to ensure that everything in your home works properly.
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Posted on: 29 July 2015

Considering curtains and drapes add personality, privacy, and value to your space, ensuring they are clean and in good condition is also wise. Unfortunately, you may not know the best option for cleaning the specific material of your drapes. Silk is a beautiful fabric for your window treatments, but it does require special care to uphold its color and durability. Using this guide, you can clean and maintain the beauty and durability of your dupioni silk drapes.
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Posted on: 7 July 2015

If you are like most people who make the switch from box fans to central air conditioning, you might feel like your HVAC problems are a thing of the past. However, your HVAC system needs attention and maintenance, just like any other home appliance. Here are two air conditioning errors that might damage your system and how you can avoid trouble: 1: Ignoring Airflow After you move in to a new house, you might have your own ideas about what to do with the backyard.
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