Leaking electricity is known by many other names: Standby power (most common) Vampire power Phantom load Whatever it’s called, most homeowners are unfamiliar with its very existence – and how much it ends up affecting the electricity bill. Standby power refers to the amount of electricity used by appliances and equipment while they are switched […]
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According to the University of Minnesota, Americans spend $65 billion a year on holiday gifts. You’ll be spending enough on holiday gifts, you don’t need the extra expense of a high electric bill as well. To keep that bill down, you can switch to LED holiday lighting. Chances are you’re still using incandescent bulbs on
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The heating systems of today have come a long way from the days of wood-burning stoves and open fire places. The Age of Technology has changed everything, including the ways we heat our homes. Now we have choices that are both more economic and more environmentally friendly. Wood fueled – Prior to 1885, most American
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Household drains are a marvel of modern plumbing. The convenience they provide is often taken for granted until something goes wrong – and the drain won’t drain. A soapy residue around the bath drain, a kitchen sink that’s oily, or water around a laundry floor drain – these are all indications of a slow drain.
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Shoot. You forgot to set the thermostat before you left for work, didn’t you? On top of everything else in your morning routine, how are you supposed to remember to adjust it every day? Wouldn’t it be convenient if the thermostat could just do it on its own? Well, it can. With a programmable thermostat,
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Most mistakes happen when people fail to think everything through – or buy the wrong plumbing products for the job. So, before you undertake your next big project, consider the following: 1. The size of your drains The industry standard is 1.5 inches, and that’s what you see in most new construction. However, remember that’s
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It’s clearly time you updated a bathroom in your house and want to do so before the holidays. Home shows have you convinced that a complete remodel is a pretty simple task that can be completed in 30 minutes or less. The truth is things aren’t quite that simple.
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Here are 3 things you should know concerning your air conditioning system during a flood and what steps to take after the water is gone.
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Summer is almost over and fall brings cooler temperatures. Most people haven’t thought about their heater and wouldn’t until it’s time to turn it on but now is actually the best time to get your furnace or heat pump ready for colder weather. Weather Master has put together the top 7 reasons why you
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A clogged drain can be a real pain. The good news is, you can prevent clogged drains in your house with some relatively easy, preventative measures. What to do with grease? Cooking grease is liquid only when it’s hot. When it cools off, it becomes a drain-clogging solid. Use an old can (coffee can, tomato
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