As the mercury drops, it’s important to start thinking about keeping your home warm this winter. Higher electricity costs make keeping your home cozy more expensive than ever, sending a shiver down most homeowners’ spines. This year, though, you may be able to put a stop to increasing energy bills. By improving your home’s heater efficiency, you can keep heating costs in check … [Read more...] about Try these four heater efficiency tips
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Improve your energy management at home
American homes account for more than 20 percent of the nation’s energy consumption, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and produce more greenhouse gases than the average family car. Reducing your home’s energy use not only lowers monthly utility bills, but also helps protect the environment and conserve precious natural resources. These five tips can … [Read more...] about Improve your energy management at home
3 easy washer maintenance tips
Washing machine problems seem to come at the most inopportune times. Most frustrating are the slow-growing problems where the washer just doesn’t seem to work as well. Your washer can also go kaput mid-cycle, leaving your clothes in stagnating water. If you’re lucky, you can avoid a big puddle of water and suds in your laundry room floor. Some washing machine issues are … [Read more...] about 3 easy washer maintenance tips
Easy composting at home
Growing a garden can be extremely rewarding. Beautiful blooms, fresh vegetables, and lush flora can nourish your family and make your home more beautiful. To maximize your garden’s output, consider taking the time to start composting at home. Saving kitchen scraps and recycling them into a rich fertilizer is surprisingly easy, and it takes very little effort if you follow a few … [Read more...] about Easy composting at home
Fall and winter lawn preparation
If you want to keep your lawn looking great, then you’ll want to make sure to prepare it for the fall and winter weather. Contrary to what many people believe, fall and winter lawn preparation does not have to be time-consuming or difficult. There are several simple things that you can do to keep your yard healthy during the cooler seasons. Rake your leaves Most … [Read more...] about Fall and winter lawn preparation
