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Do I Need A Water Softener If I Have A Reverse Osmosis System?

Adding a water softener is a popular option for homeowners if they live in an area with very hard water. At the bottom of this article you'll see links to all my articles on water softeners given my...

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What If My House Has No Ethernet Ports?

A home Internet connection is usually as matter-of-fact as electricity and just like cable tv and a corded phone line used to be, back in the day when everyone had cable and a landline. Most modern...

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10 Important Questions About Water Softeners (Answered)

A water softener is a filtration system you can add in your home to remove high levels of minerals such as magnesium and calcium that contribute to hard water which is what occurs when these mineral...

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What Is A Microwave-Powered Home Boiler (6 Facts)

Gas boilers and water heaters have long since been the norm for homeowners. Natural gas is widely available, is on-demand and is cheaper than electricity. But using gas produces emissions and with...

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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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Reduce Energy Consumption At Home (Lower Your Bills)

How can you lower your utility costs around the house and save money while doing better for the environment at the same time? The first step is to do an inventory of where your utilities usage...

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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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