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This year along with your other New Year’s resolutions, why not make a commitment to saving money by saving energy.  Making simple, everyday changes saves energy and money, while protecting the environment.
Statistics show that every year 40-45% of adults will make one or more resolutions for the New Year. While a lot of people who make New Year’s resolutions do break them, research shows that making resolutions is useful. People who explicitly make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't do so. Be one of the ones who attain their goals in 2012.
During the holidays you want to be able to guarantee plenty of water, especially hot water, to go around. Extra loads of laundry and dishes, as well as extra showers and baths for guests, all create added demand on your water heater...
October is National Fire Safety month. Your heating system, when not properly maintained, is one of the biggest fire and safety hazards in your home. In 2008, U.S. fire departments responded to 61,000 home fires that involved heating equipment, resulting in 480 deaths, 1,660 fire injuries and $1.1 billion in direct property damage.
As temperatures cool off outside, most of us find ourselves spending more time indoors. Looming cooler temps also prompt us to tightly seal any cracks in our homes, preventing cold drafts from entering.
Plumbing is the system in our homes consisting of “pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage.” Sounds straightforward enough, however, you might be surprised by some of these interesting facts about household plumbing.
As electricity prices are expected to rise along with hot summer temps, it’s causing many to look for ways to cut back on expenses. Beat the heat this summer, reduce your air conditioning (a/c) usage, while still enjoying savings with these simple tips.
When looking for ways to cut costs many homeowners try to do the around-the-home projects themselves. However, there are certain jobs, especially those dealing with plumbing, which should be left to the professionals. One such example was recently posted on the internet . . . a homeowner seeking to change a toilet seat.
For many Americans spring means uncomfortable outdoor allergies. Coughing. Sneezing. Wheezing. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, asthma and allergies strike 1 out of every 4 Americans and are the leading chronic diseases in the U.S. among all age groups.
Each season brings its own set of household tasks and spring certainly has its share. While it’s okay to do little plumbing jobs around your home, the big plumbing projects are best left to the professionals.
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