For homeowners with ceiling fans, the change of seasons offers a timely reminder to change the direction in which your ceiling fan blades rotate. It not only cools your home more efficiently, but it can lower your energy bill, too.
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Save Energy For Summer : Flip Your Ceiling Fan Rotation
May 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on Save Energy For Summer : Flip Your Ceiling Fan Rotation
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How To Seal A Granite Countertop
May 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Seal A Granite Countertop
To protect the granite in your home, be sure to seal your countertops at least once annually.
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Small Repairs That Can Raise Your Sales Price
May 7th, 2012 · Comments Off on Small Repairs That Can Raise Your Sales Price
5 simple projects you can tackle in a weekend, and that will help your home show better.
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How To Clean Your Outdoor Gas Grill In Less Than 30 Minutes
April 30th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Clean Your Outdoor Gas Grill In Less Than 30 Minutes
Less than 40% of grill owners clean their equipment with any bit of frequency, and 6 percent admit they have never cleaned their grill at all.
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How To Use Newspapers To Kill Garden Weeds
April 16th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Use Newspapers To Kill Garden Weeds
Newspapers can be as effective as pesticides in stopping weed growth.
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Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment
April 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on Build Your Own Rain Barrel To Save Money, Environment
According to the EPA, during summer months, lawn and garden watering account for roughly 40% of a typical home’s water use.
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Spring Cleaning Shortcuts
April 2nd, 2012 · Comments Off on Spring Cleaning Shortcuts
It’s Spring Cleaning season. Do you have a checklist?
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How To Replace Cracked, Dirty Grout
March 26th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Replace Cracked, Dirty Grout
Keeping grout in good condition does more than just make your kitchen or bathroom look great — it protects the surfaces beneath your tile, too. Here’s how to properly clean your grout.
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How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season
March 19th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season
It’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer items. Here’s how to do it properly.
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How To Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors
March 12th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors
Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. Here’s how to clean them.
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