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How to Stop a Draft in Your Home

Drafts, or air leaks, can come into your home through windows, fireplaces and even electrical outlets, making your house feel several degrees colder and driving up your heating bills. The...

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Seven Ways to Keep Your House Cool This Summer

These hints will help you reduce energy use along with the temperature. As summer arrives, many people think, “Thank goodness for air conditioning.” That is, until the bill for cranking...

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Sprinkler Winterization Tips

The best time to winterize is before cold weather sinks in, and this holds true for sprinkler systems, especially if you live in an area where temperatures drop below freezing...

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5 of the Best Smart Home Devices

When it comes to home automation devices, there are more ways to make your house safer, more comfortable and modern than ever before. You can connect appliances, security systems, doorbells...

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4 Easy Tips to Declutter Your House

Are you looking to declutter your life? The best place to start is with your home. Piles of stuff can make you feel boxed in, and purging your house of...

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How to Downsize Your Belongings & Simplify Your Life

Downsizing your belongings is a lot like getting in shape. It’s hard work and takes time, but it can help you feel much better once you’re done. People downsize their...

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