Home generators are a leading cause of poisoning by carbon monoxide. Before turning yours on, follow these important safety tips.
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Using Home Generators? Here’s How To Stay Safe.
November 21st, 2011 · Comments Off on Using Home Generators? Here’s How To Stay Safe.
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Using Space Heaters? Use This Safety Advice.
November 14th, 2011 · Comments Off on Using Space Heaters? Use This Safety Advice.
Space heaters cause a disproportionate amount of damage in U.S. homes. Here are some facts and safety tips worth reading.
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Your Home Has A Smoke Detector. Are You Sure It’s Really Working?
November 7th, 2011 · Comments Off on Your Home Has A Smoke Detector. Are You Sure It’s Really Working?
An estimated 356,000 in-home fires caused more than $7 billion in U.S. residential property damage in 2009, according to data from the United States Fire Administration. Unfortunately, many of affected homes had smoke detectors.
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Lower Your Fall/Winter Energy Bill With Ceiling Fans
October 31st, 2011 · Comments Off on Lower Your Fall/Winter Energy Bill With Ceiling Fans
The seasonal change in temperature is a reminder to reset your home’s ceiling fan blades.
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How To Change Your Doorbell
October 24th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Change Your Doorbell
Want to change your home’s doorbell system? It’s a simple, do-it-yourself project.
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Save Money By Preventing Water Heat Loss In Your Home
October 17th, 2011 · Comments Off on Save Money By Preventing Water Heat Loss In Your Home
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heating can account for 25% of a home’s energy use. Here’s how to keep from wasting it.
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Quiz : What’s The First Thing You Should Do After A Home Purchase?
October 12th, 2011 · Comments Off on Quiz : What’s The First Thing You Should Do After A Home Purchase?
You just bought a new home. Have you thought about who has keys for entry?
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Fall Fix-Ups For Your Home
October 3rd, 2011 · Comments Off on Fall Fix-Ups For Your Home
For homeowners everywhere, the change of season is a well-timed, “preventative maintenance” reminder.
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How To Clean Your Home Gutters
September 26th, 2011 · Comments Off on How To Clean Your Home Gutters
With the change of season, it’s a good time to make sure your home’s gutter system is clean and well-functioning.
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Improve Your Home’s Air Quality
September 19th, 2011 · Comments Off on Improve Your Home’s Air Quality
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a common class of airborne toxins known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) is ruining indoor air quality, and causing some U.S. homeowners to become dizzy, asthmatic, and ill. How healthy is the air in your home?
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