When you turn on the comfort system in your home, the goal is to warm or cool the inside, not the outside. If you aren't taking measures to prevent heat loss or gain through your windows, you're aren't accomplishing this goal. In terms of heat loss, it's estimated that the average home loses as much as 25% of its warm air through the windows in the winter months. Installing blinds over your windows can help minimize heat transfer and help you save money.
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Tips For Choosing A Pool Fence
The right fence is a must if you have a swimming pool. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends fences are at least 4 feet and preferably 5 feet tall, although some local building codes may have different recommendations. Height is one of the main fence features to look for when fencing in a pool so that you can avoid accidental drowning, but there are also other features to consider. This guide can help.
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Four Maintenance Tips To Ensure Your Boiler Is Ready For The Winter Season
If you rely on radiant heating for your home, the boiler is an important component of your heating system. Just like other HVAC systems, it needs to have regular maintenance to ensure you are ready for the winter heating season. You may want to do things like flush the system and inspect the valves for problems. Here are some maintenance tips to help ensure that your boiler is ready for another long winter:
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Have Lupus And In A Wheelchair? 2 Ways To Make Your Kitchen Lupus Friendly
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, there are approximately 1.5 million Americans that suffer from Lupus. If you are one of these people, you can redesign your kitchen in a way that will make it much easier for you to use. Below are two things you may want to consider.
Roll Out Drawers
Install roll out drawers for all of lower cabinets in your kitchen to make them easier to pull out.
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