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Does A Furnace Draw Air From Outside The Home?

Forced air heating systems that use a natural gas-powered furnace are very popular particularly in northern North American climates. Over the years, furnaces have achieved very high efficiency...

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Does A Fireplace Dehumidify And Dry The Air?

For those of us who live in the northern hemisphere, the coldest winter months tend to be January and February. The home tends to be the driest in winter which is why those of us with forced air...

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Why A Pellet Stove Won’t Help In A Power Outage

When the power goes out and you need a reliable heat source in the middle of winter, certain types of heaters will continue to operate while others won't. While some heaters may utilize an...

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How Long Should I Idle My Car To Charge The Battery (Does It Work)?

You might be surprised to learn that many modern cars can suffer a dead battery with as little as 2 - 4 weeks of not being driven. Many higher end cars only need as little as two weeks before the...

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Your TV Is Spying On You (Should You Turn Off ACR?)

Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) refers to technology that enables a device like your smart TV to monitor your activity whether you know about it or not. While it can benefit you in terms of your...

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Should You Clean Your Faucet Aerator (Low Water Flow)?

The faucet aerator is the little discussed component that screws on the end of a tap. It has a small screen inside that introduces air into the water to increase the perceived water flow. It also...

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Did You Know….

…the small gaps you see on the exterior of your brick home every so often are called weeping holes. So while you might think the builder forgot to put cement in between some bricks, it was done on purpose. It allows water and moisture from behind the brick wall to drip out if necessary.

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