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10 Quick Home Maintenance Tips Certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place.   |
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Central Air-Conditioning How to buy cool air... |
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January 13, 2009 |
Drains 101: How to Clear Drains, Prevent Smells and Use a Makeshift Sump Pump Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
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Weak Baseboard Heaters Must you replace baseboard heaters that have gotten miserly with the heat? Maybe not. |
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December 23, 2008 |
Easy Tips for Stain Removal at Home Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
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May 27, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Unreliable Ovens and Stoves Appliances can make life easier, until they start leaking, heating imperfectly and generally malfunctioning. Here are some quick fixes for ovens and stoves. |
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January 6, 2009 |
Cheap Homemade Remedies to Clean Home Appliances How to remove caked-on dirt and more from the the grill, the microwave, the dishwasher, glass shower doors and other challenging surfaces. |
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Stop Sweating That A/C Bill Small things (like changing the filter and cleaning the coil) can reduce your unit's original efficiency anywhere from 5% to 20% each year. Here are some additional tips that will help you beat the heat wave and keep your (financial) cool this summer. |
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5 Essential Steps for Window AC Upkeep Your window unit has worked hard all summer to keep you cool. Return the favor with a little end-of-season TLC |
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Get Ready for the Heat Wave Here are six ways to save big bucks on summer cooling costs. |
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Cold Comfort Central air-conditioning has always been the convenience people love to hate. But new technology makes air conditioners perform better, last longer, and run quieter. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
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How Your Heating System Works: A Primer Regardless of what prompts you to take a second look at your house's heating system, or perhaps the first look, you do need to be conversant with what makes it tick. Here are the basics. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2009
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10 Weekend Projects to Make Yours a Smart(er) Home Here are 10 weekend projects and 14 quick tips to make a smarter, more affordable home. |
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May 2006
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Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Soffit rotting caused by poor ventilation... Using MSDS Sheets on household products... Repairing dents in roofs... Regulating vaulted ceiling room temperature... Adjusting your garage door opener... Test your air-conditioning system ahead of time... |
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April 2003
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HVAC Zoning Controls Homeowners would like to increase their comfort level while conserving energy. An excellent method to do this is through zoning. |
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Up in Smoke Don't light that kindling until you've read what this chimney specialist has to say about fireplace safety. |
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November 2006
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How To: Winterize Your Home As energy prices soar worldwide, getting your home ready for the upcoming winter season is a smart way to save money, with the added benefit of keeping your home nice and warm during the colder half of the year. |
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Winterize Your Home Spend a little time now, and you may save a lot of money later. |
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June 9, 2009 |
How to Fix Washing Machine and Dryer Problems Should you fix these problems or replace the machines? |
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Prepare to Winterize Your Home Winter brings changes to our schedules, to our moods, and to our homes, too. There are many things you should do around your home before winter really sets in, things that can save you money, and even your life. |
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Break These Bad Homeowner Habits Bad homeowner habits could be undermining your house. Here's how to nip serial "oopses" in the bud -- and how to make them right |
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Good Wood Fires A chimney expert offers tips on how to prep your fireplace for its busy season. |
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Downloadable Fall Inspection Checklist Fall is the time to give your house its annual physical -- before winter's harsh weather sets in. Use this detailed checklist as a guide to making a repair list. |
Popular Mechanics
July 1, 2009 |
How to Refurbish Upholstered Furniture and Bedding Thankfully, most damage to furniture is reversible, and with very little expertise. Follow these long-lasting repairs to save money. |
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November 2008
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19 Ways to Slash Your Utility Bill You don't need an infrared camera to reveal utility-bill busters that are left after the obvious stuff is done. You need the right point of view. Big energy leaks are often hiding in plain sight. |
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How Long Stuff Lasts How long materials, systems and appliances will last--and how much it will cost to replace them... |
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CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms. |
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April 2005
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Now, Your Home Will Call You When There's a Problem While away, temperatures in your home or business will be carefully monitored, and you will automatically be notified via telephone whenever there is a dramatic on-site change in ambient temperature or other conditions. |
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No Smoking Indoors A chimney expert explains the basics behind the bricks in the McCues' new fireplace system in Manchester. |
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Answers To Your Home Improvement Questions Chimney flashing... Rotting floor joists... etc. |
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June 24, 2009 |
Quick DIY Fixes For Air Conditioners and Ceiling Fans With the fast pace of appliance innovations -- new styles, new features, and new price tags -- it's hard to make the judgment between fixing an older appliance and ditching it for a new unit. |
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Smart Thermostats The latest energy-saving devices can talk to your power company -- and you |
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Little Ways to Save Big on Your Heating Bill Here are three changes you can make this winter that yield worthwhile returns. |
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Father Knows Best Not every new homeowner can get America's top contractor to stop by and offer advice. All the more reason to pay attention to what Kate Silva learned from her dad. |
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How To Save Energy Here are four basic areas of the home that provide ample opportunities to reduce energy use and save money. |
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January 29, 2007 |
Winter Storms Causing Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating In preparation of the winter storms and cold weather, consumers should exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces. |
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Stop Heating the Entire Neighborhood Save big by giving your home's biggest energy hogs a little TLC. |
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January 21, 2009
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Stop Paying to Heat the Whole Neighborhood Big savings -- financially and atmospherically -- can be had by giving your home's biggest energy hogs (heating and cooling systems and major appliances) a little TLC. Plug the leaks and slash your utility bills by 30%. |
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Save on Heating Costs Winter is on the way, and we'll soon be experiencing paroxysms of despair when we open our heating bills. Here are some tips on heating your home for less. |
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Geothermal Heat Pump For the ultimate in comfort and energy conservation, start by digging a hole. |
