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HVAC Add-Ons, and Why You Need Them

If temperatures are controlled in your home by a single thermostat, you’re HVAC Add-ons  probably paying too much to heat and cool it. Let’s say, for example, that you’re a family of four with a two-story home, plus a finished…

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Harmful Household Cleaners, and Why You Shouldn’t Use Them

Cleaning, like many things, is a necessary evil. Most people don’t particularly enjoy it, but if left undone for too long, what could have taken you a couple hours can quickly consume an entire weekend. To cut down on cleaning…

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How to Unclog a Drain in 10 Minutes or Less

You know how much you hate dealing with a clogged Drain or toilet? Great, then hold that thought as you continue reading. Because if you really, really, really hate it, doesn’t it make sense to spend a few minutes once…

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6 Ways to Protect Your Plumbing

From the minute you wake up and brush your teeth, to the time you start the dishwasher at night, plumbing is an integral part of your life. In fact, let’s cut to the chase – it’s indispensable. Anything that important…

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What is a Heat Exchanger?

A furnace isn’t just a furnace. That’s today’s lesson #1 – but wait, it gets better. Your furnace is the sum of its collective parts, no different than any other mechanical system. In this case, however, it’s important that you…

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How to Troubleshoot Your Furnace

Picture this. You drift off into blissful slumber on a cold winter’s night, only to be awakened by frigid indoor air. Your first thought is “someone must have opened a window or turned down the thermostat”. As you get up…

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Easy Home Upgrades & Cleaning Tips

If all you ate for breakfast, every single day, was Cheerios, grapefruit, yogurt, or whatever your favorite food item might be, how long would it take for you to become sick to death of it?  Or, what if you were…

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How to Combat Dry Indoor Air

Here in Alabama, we have more than our fair share of outdoor dry indoor air humidity – often to the point of distraction. We moan, we complain, and we head for air conditioned shelter. Then comes winter. You turn on…

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Space Heater Safety Tips

Here’s the theory:  heating systems provide equal amounts of heat throughout your home. Is that how things are inside your home? If not, you may either be using or thinking about acquiring a space heater. While the right model can…

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Water Heater Self-Maintenance Tips

What good is a water heaters that doesn’t heat water? No good at all. And while it’s true that water heaters don’t last forever, you can keep yours running longer by practicing a few simple maintenance steps. Know what type…

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