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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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Why Is My Electricity Bill So High (Quarantine Edition)

If your electricity and other utility bills have gone up recently, you're not alone. Why is my electricity bill so high is a question many people asked in early 2020 a month or so after countries...

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Is A Panel Radiator Good For Heating (Single vs Double Heater)?

I have a brief memory as a kid of living in the house my family rented until age 5. The rental home was an older house and it had old style floor-mounted radiators. Commonly referred to as column...

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Can You Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From A Propane Heater?

Some propane heaters can be used indoors but still have dangers due to carbon monoxide that is produced. Carbon monoxide prevents blood from absorbing oxygen and exposure to CO can kill. You can also...

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What Is An AFUE Rating (Furnace Efficiency)?

Gas furnaces have become increasingly efficient over the years and are a major expense in your home in terms of both up front and ongoing (energy) cost. The more efficient your furnace the higher the...

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From securing your home from theft to increasing safety for you and your family both indoors and outdoors, we have it covered to help Make Your Home Safer! We have experience as home and condo owners as well as both tenants and landlords on four continents so we've seen and learned a few things along the way that we'll share on this website!

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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