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Cut heating costs Little air leaks can lead to big heating bills Major upgrades like more insulation or a new furnace can pay off in energy savings. But in most homes, especially older ones, sealing air leaks is the easiest, most efficient place to start. Plus, sealing leaks makes your home more comfortable and cuts … Read moreHow to Cut Heating Costs
How to clean your air conditioner Restore efficiency and cut energy bills in 10 minutes! The outside unit of your central air conditioning system is basically a fan surrounded by a wall of tubing and tiny fins. If those fins are plugged with dirt and debris, airflow through them is reduced. In the short term, … Read moreHow to Clean Your Air Conditioner
Cut cooling costs And still keep cool Staying cool is expensive. Even in moderate climates, it costs a few hundred bucks per year. In hot climates, that cost might reach four figures. So reducing cooling bills is worth some effort. And as a bonus, many of the steps that cut cooling costs also save on … Read moreHow to Cut Your Cooling Costs
Protect your electronics – Power surges can cost you thousands Sensitive electronics are showing up everywhere. Aside from places you’d expect them—like TVs and computers—they’re also in many appliances, even in newer furnaces and water heaters. All of that high-tech circuitry is vulnerable to power surges. The destruction can be gradual or sudden, but it’s … Read moreHow to Protect Your House Electronics
How to restore the power when it goes out Your home’s electrical system is a minor miracle. It takes one of the most dangerous forces in the universe and distributes it safely throughout your home, making every minute of your day more convenient. Here’s how it works. How power gets where you need it Electricity runs … Read moreElectrical System Explained – How to Restore the Power
How to eliminate of ants? You can safely and easily de-bug your home without pro help Insecticides keep getting better and better: easier to use, more effective and safer for your family. So you can handle most ant problems yourself, without the expense of an exterminator. But don’t hesitate to call in a pro for stubborn … Read moreHow to Eliminate Ants in Your House
How to Prevent burst pipes – A frozen water line can wreck your home A little ice can tear open a water supply line. That’s bad enough, but the real disaster often occurs as the ice thaws and water flows freely into your home. In just a few minutes, that flow can do thousands of … Read moreHow to Prevent Burst Pipes
Bad habits cost you — good habits save thousands Appliance repair technicians and salespeople often say the same thing: “If people treated their appliances right, I’d have to find a new line of work.” So if you want to keep them employed (at your expense) ignore these pages. Otherwise, read on and save big. Don’t … Read more9 Bad Habits That Cost You Lots of Money
Shrinking supply and growing demand are driving water bills up. Add the cost of heating water and rising sewer fees and you can see how thousands of wasted gallons turn into hundreds of wasted dollars. You can save water by fixing drips and leaks. But in most homes, replacing water-wasting fixtures results in the biggest … Read moreHow to save water and lots of money?
Keep your water softener healthy – Easy care prevents expensive breakdowns A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup on plumbing fixtures and lots of other benefits. And with some basic care, it can provide these benefits for 20 years or more, trouble-free. How … Read moreHow to Maintain Your Water Softener