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Simple Ways To Save Water Throughout Your Home

We all know abstractly that water is a limited natural resource that we all need to work together to conserve. But when...

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Winter Safety HVAC Tips

Winter Safety HVAC Tips Even if you live in a very mild climate, you are likely to use some type of heating...

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Potential Plumbing Concerns To Consider When Buying An Older Home

There is no debating the charm and character that you will find in an older home. But you also need to ask yourself how charming is an ancient plumbing system. In most homes, the plumbing system accounts for around 15% of the value of the house. So keep that in mind as you tour older homes and decide what you can live with when it comes to older pipes, fixtures, and appliances. Some of the most critical areas to investigate...

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How To Pamper Your Pets At Home Instead Of A Trip To The Groomer

You always know when it is time for your furry one to get a bath. He or she begins to scratch at itchy skin, and you start to notice a less than pleasant odor. But the thought of dog washing or a trip to the groomers each has drawbacks. A bath at home can be stressful for you and your pooch. But paying for costly professional grooming also creates a pinch in your wallet. However, your local plumber could have...

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How To Improve Your Home’s Heating Efficiency

Many people think that the only thing that heats their home is their furnace. And while that is the only device generating...

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How To Get The Most Out Of Your AC System

Most of us can’t imagine living in a home with no air conditioning. While AC was once a luxury item, it is...

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Beware Of The Costly AC Repair Scams

Homeowners know that their air conditioning system is critical for a comfortable home in the summertime. But for most of us, that...

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Things That Should Never Go Down The Disposal And Why

Unfortunately, most of us look at our garbage disposal as an invincible object. It will somehow gnaw through whatever we can manage...

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What Do Those Odd Plumbing Sounds Mean And Should I Call A Plumber?

Every homeowner has heard a few odd sounds around the house from time to time. It could be a creaking of the roof as the temperature drops or what turns out to be a  noise from outside. But when you zero in on the sound and discover it is coming from your home’s plumbing system, you become instantly filled with concern and worry. Is this a sign that you will be facing a plumbing catastrophe soon? Should you be calling...

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Reduce Indoor Air Pollution With Your Air Conditioner

It might surprise you to learn that the air inside your home can contain about twice the outside air pollution. Most people...

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How Important Is Changing The Filter In Your Air Conditioner?

Most people never think too much about their air conditioning until it stops working. We become very accustomed to living in climate-controlled comfort. And until that comfort disappears, we don’t give a thought or the care and maintenance an AC system deserves. Even something as simple as changing the filter can make a significant difference in the unit’s function. And cost just a few dollars, but we don’t invest the time and money to do it regularly. How Do Air...

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Beware Of The Magical Claims Of Liquid Drain Cleaner

When you discover that a drain in your home is clogged, your first consideration might not be grabbing the phone to call...

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