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A motionactivated light can save energy and translate into monthly electricity bill savings. There’s a misconception that leaving a fluorescent light on saves more energy than turning it off and on. The Department of Energy recommends shutting off fluorescent lightbulbs if you’ll be out of the room for more than 15 minutes. Installing a motionactivated…
Smoke detectors can help protect you and your family in the event of a fire, but they need proper maintenance to work. Here are some tips for keeping your smoke detector running: Test a smoke detector monthly by pressing the test button. If the detector chirps, then it’s operational. Replace smoke detector batteries once a…
There seems to be an unwritten rule that the New Year means resolutions, but what if you tried something new this year? Make this the year you think out of the box. Create an Annual Bucket List Forget resolutions that come along with heavy pressure. Instead, create a bucket list of fun milestones for the…
Thanks to the technology of heating and cooling systems, we’re able to have comfortable environments in our homes, even when the weather outside is freezing cold or sweltering hot. But, the price of running your heater or air conditioner constantly can quickly add up. One common solution that many propose to this problem is to…
Your gutters were likely originally installed using spikes and ferrules. The system works, but eventually the spikes come loose, causing the gutter to droop or fall. Pounding the spikes back in creates a temporary fix, but, as before, the spike eventually comes loose again. New gutter systems use fascia hanger brackets. Slip the front of…
After your Christmas tree serves its main purpose during the holiday season, you might think its journey has ended. With a bit of ingenuity, however, your Christmas tree can live on in other ways – right in your garden! Before you retire your tree, consider ways to recycle and repurpose it for use all year…
