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Raise the Value of Your Property - Install a Heat Pump
Apart from keeping your home and its inhabitants warm and safe through the cold months, a heat pump at home can keep air circulation at its best. It also brings in temperature maintenance allowance and one wouldn't need to worry about unhealthy living conditions, especially from mold and mosses
Pinch a Penny, Save a Nickel and Stay Warm
Old man winter is about to camp out in your area and your heating bills traditionally go up dramatically. Penny Pinching is becoming more popular as you become more sensitive than ever before to where your money goes. Your situation and the need to spend your dollar more efficiently is a primary foc
Finding the Right Modern Fireplace For You
When we think back to a fireplace, we think of the large fireplaces that our parents had that not only took up a whole wall in the living or family room, but had mantles and large openings that were large enough for Santa to literally fit through. The modern styles of today's fireplaces give yo
How to Set Your Ceiling Fan
Modern ceiling fans are not just for hot summer days anymore. Most fans have directional settings, so you can have them blowing down or pulling air up. In the winter, the slow upward draft through blades will push the warm air downward at the edges of the room. Using the directional switch, in conju
Regular Light Switches Vs. Rocker Type Switches
If you are building or renovating a house, you may be trying to decide between rocker-style light switches and traditional light switches. While both types will function similarly, there is a difference in both cost and style that can be important to your new build or renovation.
Termite Tenting Process
Termites cost homeowners more than $5 billion each year for treatment and repairs, according to the National Pest Management Association. The recommended treatment is tent fumigation, which means you'll have to take several steps to prepare for the covering of your home.
Stone Bath Tubs: Add Style To Your Bathrooms
Today, people opt for bathrooms of varying size and styles. The market is filled with loads and loads of products which make bathrooms look beautiful and antique. So, if you are all set to add that finishing touch to your bathroom with a beautiful stone bath tub, go for a little online search first.
How to Install Baseboard Heaters
Electric baseboard heaters provide an excellent heating choice. Whether you're installing them throughout your house as the only source of heat, or in one room to offset another heating source, baseboard heaters are energy-efficient and heat very well. One great advantage to electric baseboard heate
How to Lock the Door on a GE Oven for Self-Cleaning
New General Electric ovens automatically lock at the beginning of each self-cleaning cycle, protecting users from the high temperatures generated by the heating elements. Older models have a manual door lock that the user must slide into position before activating self-clean mode. The lock is temper
How to Replace a Warped Ceiling Fan Blade
There are several reasons why a ceiling fan may suddenly start wobbling. One reason is if one of the blades becomes warped. Just one bent blade will throw the balance of the entire fan off. If you keep running the fan like this, without replacing the blade, it can cause further problems, and even da
Can I Keep My Curtains When I Sell My House?
Selling a house is often a stressful time, filled with anxiety and worry. Homeowners are often attached to their house, and to the items that traditionally stay with the house after the sale, including curtains.
Common Types Of Chimney Repair: How To Know If You Need Professional Help
If you're having problems with chimneys, learn about the most common types of chimney repair services. Read on to learn more about this topic.
Know Your Home - What is GFCI?
Faulty electrical outlets cause 4,000 injuries a year in the U.S., according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. We take them for granted, but now you can take this opportunity to make sure your home outlets are safe by understanding GFCI receptacles.
Use Ceiling Fans to Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs Year Round
With fuel costs rising and winter on its way, now is the time to make sure your house is winterized and weather proof.If you already have ceiling fans, winter is definitely the time to turn them on.While most people think of installing a ceiling fan for summer cooling, studies show that you can save
Precautions to Consider Before Purchasing a Water Filter
The necessity for water filtration is pretty evident with the fact that if no filtration would be installed to filter water the human body using the contaminated water acts like one and keeps all the contaminants within it. This may cause long term damage on the human body.It is important to choose
Recipes You Can Freeze in a Vacuum Sealed Bag
This article talks about preparing the ingredients for recipes in advance and storing them in a vacuum sealed bag. It is a great way to save time.
How to Improve The Seal On Old Refrigerator Gaskets
This is an effective, inexpensive, and easy way to keep that cold air where it belongs...in your fridge or freezer. This simple and quick fix can help save energy and decrease the need to defrost those older freezers while getting longer use out of those old door gaskets.
Gas Safe Register - What Is Gas Safe Register and What Has Happened to Corgi?
Gas Safe Register is the official body for gas safety in the UK. They replaced Corgi on 1st April 2009. In 2006, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) decided that a change was needed for a new gas safety registration scheme.
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan With 2 Lights
A ceiling fan with two lights can help make a room brighter. It can also be used for decoration. Wiring a ceiling fan with two lights can be a simple process as long as you have the right tools and moderate knowledge of electricity. However, if you do not know what you are doing when working with el